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 an extra player is also brought in – more specifically, a younger option like Vitor Reis, who has already been linked in recent months.
Reis is the latest highly-rated Brazilian teenager that Real Madrid have taken an interest in, although signing him from Palmeiras would not be easy. According to Florian Plettenburg, Arsenal and Chelsea have both entered the race for the 18-year-old talent, who is likely to be very expensive.
🚨🆕 Understand that Vitor Reis is already a potential transfer target for Arsenal and Chelsea next summer! #CFC
Both clubs are closely monitoring the 18 y/o top talent from Palmeiras. Central defender 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 to be necessary given the emergence of Raul Asencio, while they also have the likes of Joan Martinez and Jacobo Ramon on their books, and both are well-liked around the first team setup. Nevertheless, he would still be a handy player to have for the present and future.
