Vitor Reis and Claudio Echeverri will be part of Manchester City's pre-season camp this summer under the command of new coach Enzo Maresca, according to the press. Reis spent last season on loan at Girona after joining City from Palmeiras in January 2025, establishing himself as one of La Liga's most reliable young central defenders and earning his first call-up to Brazil's senior squad in March. The player confirmed his desire to return to Manchester earlier this year, with feedback from the club described as "very positive" regarding the 20-year-old's development throughout the season. Echeverri also finished the campaign at Girona after an unsuccessful spell at Bayer Leverkusen in the first half of the season, with the Argentine creator joining the Spanish club in January after struggling in the Bundesliga. City had initially intended to send him to Girona last summer, but Echeverri and his team pushed for a move to Leverkusen instead. According to Sam Lee of The Athletic, Vitor Reis will be part of Manchester City's pre-season camp with a view to joining the squad next season, while Claudio Echeverri is also expected to join the pre-season camp ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. This update confirms that both players will have the opportunity to impress new manager Enzo Maresca during pre-season, with their futures at the Etihad Stadium being assessed throughout the summer. Reis, in particular, is seen as ready to compete for a place in the first team, having made 31 appearances for Girona in La Liga and demonstrating the consistency City expected when sending him out on loan. The pre-season arrivals of Reis and Echeverri come at a time of significant change at the Etihad Stadium, with John Stones having departed this summer and uncertainty looming over the futures of Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol following the recent departure of Pep Guardiola. Reis' development as a central defender was carefully monitored by City throughout the 2025-26 season – and his inclusion in pre-season with a view to possible integration into the squad represents a concrete step on a path that City have managed carefully since his transfer from Palmeiras 18 months ago. For Echeverri, pre-season represents a fresh start under a new coach after a difficult year that included a frustrating spell at Leverkusen before his situation was redefined at Girona in January. Maresca's assessment of both players over the summer will determine whether they remain at the Etihad Stadium or are sent out again on loan for further development ahead of the new season.
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Enzo Maresca's plans for Vitor Reis and Claudio Echeverri at Manchester City revealed
Vitor Reis and Claudio Echeverri will join Manchester City's pre-season camp under new coach Enzo Maresca, following their loan spells at Girona. Both players are determined to secure a place in the squad for next season following positive developments in their careers.
19 June 2026Global