Real Madrid will almost certainly look to sign at least one central defender in 2025, but given that David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger are both over 30, it is entirely possible that they will also sign an extra player – more specifically, a younger option like Vitor. Reis, who has already been linked to in recent months.
Reis is the latest high-value Brazilian teenager that Real Madrid has been interested in, although signing him from Palmeiras would not be easy. According to Florian Plettenburg, both Arsenal and Chelsea have entered the race for the 18-year-old talent, which is likely to be very expensive.
🚨🆕 Understand that Vitor Reis is already a possible transfer target for Arsenal and Chelsea next summer! #CFC
Both clubs are closely following the great 18-year-old talent from Palmeiras. Central defense with a contract valid until 2028. @SkySportDE 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/qWpshWIGwd
-Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) December 7, 2024
Real Madrid may no longer consider the signing of Reis necessary given the emergence of Raúl Asencio, while they also have the likes of Joan Martínez and Jacobo Ramón on their books, and both are well-liked in the first-team set-up. However, he would still be a useful player for the present and the future.