However, it is claimed that the Brazilian club ‘put their foot down’ in negotiations and wanted a guaranteed €35 million, while Manchester City wanted to take the 19-year-old defender immediately in the ongoing window.

Palmeiras had hoped to keep Reis on loan for the remainder of the season but City have insisted that he moved this month amid their recent injury crisis in defence

Manchester City have signed 19-year-old defender Vitor Reis from Brazilian club Palmeiras for €35million (£29.5m, $35.8m).

Manchester City has signed 19-year-old Brazilian defender Vitor Reis from Palmeiras on a four-and-a-half-year contract. Reis, lauded for his performances in Brazil, expressed excitement about joining the English champions and working with Pep Guardiola.

Manchester City have bolstered their defensive ranks with the signing of 19-year-old Brazilian defender Vitor Reis from Palmeiras.

Manchester City have reached an agreement with Palmeiras for the signing of defender Vitor Reis. An initial fee of €35million (£29.5m, $35.8m) has been agreed, with City sources indicating bonuses would also be included as part of the deal.

Manchester City signed a second defender in two days, this time 19-year-old Vitor Reis from Palmeiras for 35 million euros ($36 million) on Tuesday.

As Manchester City complete the signing of Palmeiras defender Vitor Reis, BBC Sport looks at who the 18-year-old is and why he has been so in demand.

Manchester City have completed the signing of defender Vitor Reis from Palmeiras, the club confirmed on Tuesday. The deal is worth €35 million ($36.2m) for the 19-year-old Brazil youth international.