The journey of Reinier Jesus in European football He has not been close to the expectations he woke up with his teenage irruption in Brazilian football. Real Madrid disbursed 30 million of euros By the then Flamengo player in January 2020. With 18 years old, Reinier became the third bet of the Madrid team for the young Carioca talent, happening to the signings of Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes. Five years later, at 23, the midfielder returns to Brazil without debuting with the first white team.
Reinier will sign in the next few hours for Atlético Mineiroteam that will reach zero cost in exchange for giving Real Madrid 50% of its economic rights. On his arrival at the International Airport Tancredo Neves de Belo Horizonte, the midfielder has served the media present for value your signing By the club of Brazilian and do Balance on your journey in European lands.
The Carioca accumulated 5 seasons assigned and 4 destinations In his stage as a Madrid player, a fact that he wanted to highlight on his return to his country. «I was looking for my happiness After being ceded five years. I wasn't happy», Said Reinier after landing in Belo Horizonte. A vital situation that contrasts with his feelings after his arrival at Atlético Mineiro: «I am very happy to sign for my new home. Happy to have the love I didn't have before and to be able to dress this shirt ».
Reinier has valued in a very positive way the Directive insistence of the enter and the recommendation of mythical former players of the club as Hulk and Diego Costa. «Paulo Bracks (sports director) persecuted me, and Victor Leandro (manager) also valued me. I could also talk to coach Cuca. I am very happy with this project and I think it will be fine», Said the former Real Madrid.
Poor Reinier numbers in Europe
The success of the bets by Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes Years ago, to which you can add the signing of an Eder Militao with experience in Europe, enhanced the accumulation of Carioca talent in Real Madrid. Like its two compatriots, Reinier debuted with the Madrid subsidiary to fog before making the jump to the first team. The midfielder began with good foot, adding two goals in three meetings under Raúl's orders. The Covid ended the Castilla season and with the minutes of Reinier in the 2020-21 campaign.
The merengue set chose a suitable destination for young soccer players In his first assignment: the Borussia Dortmund. In his two loan campaigns in German lands, the Brazilian player scored A goal in 39 games. Nor did they set their assignments to Girona (2 goals in 18 meetings), the Frosinone Italiano (3 in 23 games) or his last attempt in Second Division with the Granada (A goal in 25 appearances). In total105 games in which he only managed to convert 7 goals. Some figures that reflect a performance well below expectations who raised in his promising start of the career.
