Real Madrid’s $ 30 million Brazilian flop joins Atletico Mineiro for free without playing a single official match

Real Madrid have long been synonymous with success, both on and outside the field, to set up income records and secure some of the most controversial transfers in world football. However, even the most successful clubs are not immune to missteps. A Brazilian signature of $ 30 million is now ready to leave Atletico Mineiro on a free transfer without ever making an official appearance for Los Blancos.

After the successful signing of Vinicius Junior in 2018 and Rodrygo in 2019, Real Madrid took a big swing on Brazilian talent and brought in Reinier Jesus Reinier from Flamengo in January 2020. The Spanish giants paid € 30 million for the teenager at the timewhich was impressed by six goals and two assists in only 15 senior performances.

Reinier was part of the Flamengo team that won and stood out the Copa Libertadores 2019 in the Brazilian youth national teams. He also deserved one Olympic gold medal with Brazil on the Tokyo 2020 GamesPlay alongside stars such as Neymar.

However, the chances at Senior level in Madrid were scarce. Reinier spent most of his early days with Real Madrid Castilla, the club’s B team, before being sent on a series of loans. His first stop came in August 2020 with a period of two years Borussia Dortmundwhere he made 39 performances but only registered one goal and one assisted in a disappointing spell.

Subsequent loans Girona (18 performances, 2 goals, 1 assist), Frosinon (23-3-2), and Granada CF (25-1-4) followed, but Reinier was unable to leave in a lasting impression at one of those clubs. Of No clear path to the first team of Real Madrid and without logging in for the senior side for a single official minuteThe club has now made a final decision about its future.

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Reinier leaves Real Madrid on a free transfer

Despite the contract until June 2026, Real Madrid has decided to allow Reinier Jesus to leave for a free transfer to Atletico Mineiro. According to GLOBO ESPORTELos Blancos will retain 50% of the economic rights of the player as part of the deal.

Now 23, Reinier hopes his career back in Brazil, where he first left his mark. Only his medical exam will continue to exist before the move is officially made. While Real Madrid continues to invest heavily in young talent, the most recently with Arda Guler And Franco Mastantuono” Reinier is a rare flop of € 30 million in the other smart recruitment strategy of the club.