Real Madrid still hasn't finished planning its squad for next season. So far, several arrivals have taken place and some departures have been confirmed, although there is still work ahead. On Xabi Alonso's desk, there is a case with a clear outcome: that of Reinier Jesús. After a year on loan at Granada, he will return having delivered a truly disappointing performance: 1 goal and 4 assists in 25 matches.
Xabi Alonso's instruction has been clear, opting for his permanent departure. He doesn't count on him, as he has shown by leaving him out of the squad for the Club World Cup. He is only 23 years old and clearly hasn't adapted to Europe, having failed to stand out during his loans to Dortmund, Girona, Frosinone, and now Granada.
Reinier Jesús arrived at Real Madrid in 2020 as a great prospect from Flamengo, with a transfer fee of 30 million euros. Five years later, he is going to leave without making an impact, having clearly been a failed signing. Despite having a contract until June 30, 2026, Florentino is going to trigger his departure and has no intention of keeping him at Santiago Bernabéu.
Reinier Jesús set for a return to Brazil
Madrid-Barcelona has learned that, at this time, Real Madrid's plan is to secure a small transfer fee or even a loan for his final contract year. He won't stay, not even with Castilla, and for now, the possibility of a contract termination is ruled out.
At 23 years old, Reinier still has a market, although it is increasingly limited. In Europe, the options are minimal and everything seems to point toward a return to Brazil. That is where he played his best soccer and there are several clubs interested in signing him, willing to negotiate with Madrid.
Reinier Jesús has several options that could convince him, and one of them would be a return to Flamengo. He trained there for years and now they have opened the door for his return. He would fit in to cover a possible departure of Lorran, the next gem from their academy, who has attracted interest from Chelsea in Europe.
Whether or not this possibility materializes, what is clear is that Reinier Jesús is not in Real Madrid's plans and will leave this summer. He hasn't lived up to expectations and now a new destination is being sought for him, preferably a permanent one...