reinier Departs Real Madrid, Joins Atlético Mineiro
Brazilian midfielder Reinier Jesus Carvalho, 21, has officially concluded his contract with Real Madrid and signed with Atlético Mineiro of Brazil’s Série A. The move, finalized today, August 10, 2023, marks the end of Reinier’s three-and-a-half-year tenure with the Spanish giants.
Reinier expressed his gratitude for his time at Real Madrid in a farewell message posted on social media. He stated he leaves with “a heart full of pride, gratitude and quiet conscience,” acknowledging the pivotal role the club played in his personal and professional development. He concluded his message with the club’s motto, “Hala Madrid.”
The player joined Real Madrid in January 2020 from Flamengo for a reported €30 million, but struggled to establish himself as a regular starter, spending time on loan at Borussia Dortmund. He made 33 appearances for Real Madrid Castilla, scoring three goals, and played three times for the first team.
Atlético Mineiro officially announced Reinier’s arrival on Friday, August 8th, and he has now been registered with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) IDB. This registration clears him to make his debut for *Galo* (the club’s nickname) in their upcoming match against Vasco da Gama on Sunday, August 10th, at São Januário stadium in Rio de Janeiro, a fixture representing the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship.
