The renewal operation of Atlético’s defense has a new name on the table. The Team has reported that the club has made an offer to Reinildo Mandava, Lille’s left-back whose contract ends on June 30. The rojiblanca entity wants to sign him free for next season and he has already presented him with a proposal, since he seems determined not to renew.
Reinildo arrived at Lille in 2018 from Belenenses and in exchange for 3 million euros (first transferred and then after executing the purchase option). The Mozambican is one of the best defenders in Ligue 1 and, in fact, himself The Team included him in his ideal eleven of the year 2021. This season he has played 24 games: 15 in the League, 6 in the Champions League, 2 in the Cup and 1 in the Super Cup. That is to say, it is undisputed at Lille.
They like the two sides of Lille
Now, the side faces his last months at Lille, which has not been able to convince him to renew. But Atlético is not the only team interested. Too Napoli and Lazio want to sign him for the next season. The last summer Porto asked about him, who could insist.
The French champion also has Zeki Celik, right side that the rojiblanca sports management likes a lot. After Trippier’s departure, he is one of the candidates to take his place, although it is a complicated operation to tackle in January. Atlético is going to be very attentive to Lille’s matches…