Reinildo seems set to finish a switch to Sunderland after the defender’s departure from Atletico Madrid was confirmed.
Reviews emerged over the weekend that Sunderland, who beat Sheffield United within the Championship play-off closing to achieve promotion to the Premier League final month, had been attributable to signal Reinildo on a free switch.
The 31-year-old joined Atletico from Lille in 2022, and is able to enjoying at left-back or centre-back.
On Monday, Atletico confirmed Reinildo’s departure, with a change to the Stadium of Gentle now seemingly a formality.
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“An instance of dedication, braveness and coronary heart, of overcoming,” Atletico posted on social media.
“Thanks a lot for these years defending our colors, Rei! We want you all one of the best in your future endeavours.”
Reinildo leaves Atletico having performed 103 instances for Diego Simeone’s staff throughout all competitions, together with one look on the Membership World Cup earlier this month.
Sunderland are additionally anticipated to signal midfielder Habib Diarra from Ligue 1 membership Strasbourg.
Reinildo, in the meantime, was not the one defender who formally left Atletico on Monday, with former Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta seeing his contract come to an finish.
