Reinier Jesús' chapter at Real Madrid is coming to an end. Five and a half years after arriving from Flamengo for €30 million at the age of 18, the Brazilian midfielder is returning home to join Atlético Mineiro.

His journey started with immense promise—signed alongside fellow countrymen Vinicius and Rodrygo—but unlike them, Reinier never made an appearance at the Santiago Bernabéu in a Real Madrid first-team shirt. Now 23, his time in Spain closes with a string of loan spells that never quite delivered the breakthrough he hoped for. He wore the jerseys of Borussia Dortmund, Girona, Frosinone, and Granada—always in search of playing time and rhythm, but without truly settling. In recent weeks, he had been training with Castilla, outside of the club’s future plans and awaiting a resolution that has finally arrived.

The move to Atlético Mineiro seems timely for both sides. Reinier stayed sharp during his vacation, even training alongside Bruno Guimarães, and the Brazilian club sees potential in reviving a player whose quality was once undeniable. A return to his homeland could be exactly what he needs to rebuild confidence and rediscover his spark.

Now, with years of European experience behind him, Reinier begins this new phase with the maturity and perspective of a seasoned professional. For Real Madrid, his departure marks the end of a story that never fully developed. For Reinier, Atlético Mineiro offers a fresh start—and perhaps, a second chance to become the star he once seemed destined to be.

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