Reinier Returns to Brazil, Joins Atletico Mineiro on Five-Year Deal

Reinier, the 23-year-old Brazilian attacking midfielder, has made the decision to return to his homeland after five years in Europe. The former Flamengo youth academy graduate and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games gold medalist has joined Atletico Mineiro on a five-year deal, which will keep him at the club until December 2029. Reinier expressed his excitement to return to Brazil, stating, "I wanted a home and I think I found the right one. I'm certain that Atletico is my new home." The 30 million euro signing from Real Madrid, where he initially played for the reserve team Castilla, will wear the No. 18 shirt and is the third Brazilian signing of Atletico's mid-season transfer window.

Key Takeaways:

Reinier joins Atletico Mineiro on a five-year deal, running until December 2029, after spending five years in Europe without making a senior appearance for Real Madrid.
The 23-year-old attacking midfielder will wear the No. 18 shirt and is the third Brazilian signing of Atletico's mid-season transfer window.
Reinier returns to Brazil after helping Flamengo win the Copa Libertadores and Brazilian Serie A in 2019 as a youth academy graduate.
Reinier played for Real Madrid's reserve team Castilla before loan spells at Borussia Dortmund, Girona, Frosinone, and Granada, making 25 appearances for Granada last season and scoring once with four assists.
Real Madrid will retain 50% of Reinier's rights as part of the transfer agreement.
Atletico Mineiro joins Biel Teixeira and Alexsander as Reinier's new teammates, both of whom were also Brazilian signings in the mid-season transfer window.

Statistics:

Age: Reiner is 23 years old (born in unspecified year, implied between 2002-2004).
Transfer fee: 30 million euros.
Loan spells: Borussia Dortmund, Girona, Frosinone, and Granada.
Total appearances for Granada: 25.
Goals for Granada: 1.
Assists for Granada: 4.
Odds of Reinier making a senior appearance for Real Madrid: Unspecified.
Mid-season transfer window signings at Atletico Mineiro: 3 Brazilians (Reinier, Biel Teixeira, and Alexsander).

Sources:

Xinhua via COMTEX