Reinier Jesús, the 24-year-old Brazilian midfielder, has resumed his career at Atlético Mineiro after a brief spell at Real Madrid, but does not rule out the possibility of returning to the white club. In an exclusive interview with *As* magazine, the player explained that his experience at the Santiago Bernabéu did not match his expectations, although he acknowledged having learned a lot during his time there.
Reinier arrived at Real Madrid in 2020 from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of 30 million euros. During his stay, the player was involved in situations that, according to him, were not completely in his favor. “Some things happened to me in Europe, I have lived with some situations that did not help me much,” he confessed, adding that he prefers not to talk too much about the subject. Even so, he expressed his desire to return: “Hopefully one day I can go back and achieve my goals.” However, he emphasized that at present he feels fully satisfied at Atlético Mineiro.
The midfielder recalled that, despite the difficulties, he had the opportunity to share a locker room with great legends of Spanish football. "I am a privileged guy to have shared a locker room with great legends. They are all people who treated me well and helped me at the time," he commented, underlining the respect he maintains for his teammates and coaches of the past.
Regarding his future, Reinier stated that the moment is not right for a return to Real Madrid, but he does not rule it out definitively. "Go back to Real Madrid? Why not? Who wouldn't like it? But now is not the time and I think 100% about Atlético Mineiro," he said, highlighting the trust that the Brazilian club has placed in him. "He has trusted me, in my football and has made a great effort to sign me. I will do everything possible to repay that trust and affection," he concluded.
Atlético Mineiro, which has been key in the revitalization of Reinier's career, is in a consolidation phase in the Brazilian league, and the midfielder has become a fundamental piece of its defensive and transition scheme. With the club in his sights, the player focuses on contributing his experience and playing style to help the team achieve its short and long-term goals.