One of the most important tasks that needs to be carried out at Atlético de Madrid is improving a defense that will suffer many losses in the summer market. At least four players could leave the squad in that area of the field, as all of them will end their contracts. One of them is Reinildo, who has not secured a starting position and has an automatic option to extend his contract with the colchonero team.
The change of scheme made by Simeone allowed Javi Galán to step up at left-back, all of this combined with the good level of Clement Lenglet. It is true that the Mozambican center-back has been very important in specific scenarios against demanding opponents, but he is far from his version before the knee injury. Many clubs would be interested in acquiring him as a free agent, one of them being a LaLiga team.
Surprising Destination for Reinildo
The sports management is clear that one of the most complicated tasks in the summer market will be strengthening a defense that will need several signings. Axel Witsel and César Azpilicueta are ending their contracts, and nothing suggests they will renew, while Clement Lenglet will return to Barça, at least initially. Everything indicates that the rojiblanco team will try to negotiate the signing of the Frenchman, although they have no intention of meeting FC Barcelona's demands.
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A more particular case will be Reinildo's, as he has an automatic renewal option if he can play 45 minutes in 20 matches of the season. In that scenario, he has many options to stay at Atlético de Madrid, but it is something that already happened with Stefan Savic and he ended up leaving the squad. Additionally, he would have several offers from destinations where he could be much more important than he is at the colchonero club.
Interest from a LaLiga Club
According to Andalusian media, Sevilla would be closely monitoring Reinildo's situation, potentially making an offer if he is on the market. The player can negotiate freely since last January 1, when there are less than six months left for his contract to end. Other important clubs like Barça, Juventus, or Lille, where he began to stand out in Europe, have also been mentioned.
The reality is that the footballer will not lack offers if he doesn't continue under Simeone's orders, although no decision has been made yet. At a minimum, two center-backs and a left-back should arrive at the Metropolitano, a significant outlay considering the rest of the objectives. The midfield, the forward line, and the left wing are also needs that will lead the sports management to make a significant investment.