Manchester City see Yan Couto as a long-term prospect.
The Brazil fullback is currently on-loan at LaLiga highflyers Girona.
His form has attracted interest from Real Madrid, where he is see as a successor for Dani Carvajal.
But the Daily Star says City have no intention to sell.
Indeed, City will recall Couto and register him for next season while also having him a new contract.