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La Liga club interested in out-of-favour Real Madrid starlet but €3m wages an issue
Since joining Real Madrid in 2020, Reinier has had loan spells at Borussia Dortmund, Granada, and Frosinone, but struggled to impress at these clubs, causing a decline in his market value.
The Brazilian talent started the 2023/24 season well at Frosinone, but an injury limited him to just two goals in 22 league matches.
Now, Real Madrid are urgently seeking a new club for the Brazilian, aiming to recoup some of the €30 million investment they made in him.
Most recently, the 22-year-old shone for Real Madrid Castilla with a hat-trick in their 5-1 win over CD Illescas, making a solid impression on coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Despite his stellar performance, Reinier’s future in the Spanish capital remains uncertain, though he has attracted significant interest from other clubs.
Rayo Vallecano one of the the teams that inquired
Indeed, according to Rodra, Rayo Vallecano is among the teams that have expressed interest in Reinier. However, his salary, estimated at around €3 million, has complicated potential negotiations.
Reinier himself is keen on continuing his career in Europe, which adds another layer of complexity to the situation.
Reinier has attracted interest from teams in Spain, Portugal, and even Brazil, where major clubs are exploring the possibility of bringing him back four and a half years after his departure.
For now, the Brazilian continues to impress. Training with Castilla, he has demonstrated his talent and fitness in recent friendlies, scoring once against Albacete and netting a hat-trick against Illescas.
His performances indicate that he is ready to make an immediate impact wherever his next opportunity arises.
In any case, a future with the Merengues seems bleak. Given the club’s abundance of options in midfield and attack, they will likely attempt to oversee a sale for the Brazilian whose contract expires in 2026.
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Carlos Espi reacts after scoring match-winning goal in Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: ‘Starting like this is a dream’
Carlos Espi is becoming Real Madrid’s unlikely late-game specialist.
The 21-year-old once again came off the bench to rescue Jose Mourinho’s side, this time scoring the 91st-minute winner in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Elche.
It was his second goal for the club, and both have arrived at crucial moments.
Speaking to Real Madrid TV after the match, Espi could barely contain his excitement.
“I’m so happy—the happiest man in the world. I try to help the team any way I can, and every time I step onto the field, I give it my all and come away feeling great.
“Starting like this has been a dream. This isn’t over yet; we’re going to keep going because we have Sunday’s match coming up.
Carlos Espi winning goal in Elche vs Real Madrid game. Mbappe assist. pic.twitter.com/STJBV3ikQL
— Daily Foot Vibes (@dailyfootvibes) September 16, 2026
“This is a team effort. All of us who take the field make the most of our opportunities and give it our all,” he began.
Espi keeps making his minutes count
There is a growing pattern to Espi’s involvement. Even though he has yet to start a match for the first team, that has not stopped him from making an impact.
His first goal arrived against Espanyol in Real Madrid’s opening game, when another late strike helped secure the result.
Against Elche, he was required again after Real Madrid surrendered a two-goal lead and suddenly found themselves in serious trouble.
Espi eventually appeared at the back post in the 91st minute and finished the move to give Mourinho’s team all three points.
The youngster shared the credit with his teammates, but he also had special praise for the player who supplied his decisive moment.
That assist came from Kylian Mbappe, whose presence has made Espi’s route into the starting XI particularly difficult.
“It’s unbelievable—it’s crazy to watch him train and play. In this case, he set me up for the goal, and I’m very happy for him, too.”
First Madrid derby already has Espi excited
The timing of Espi’s latest contribution could hardly be more interesting, as Real Madrid now face Atletico Madrid on Sunday, giving the forward an opportunity to experience his first Madrid derby.
“I’m really looking forward to it—I’m so excited. It’s my first derby here, and we’re going to go for it.”
For Mourinho, Espi is a useful option when matches become chaotic. He may not yet be a regular starter, but his two appearances on the scoresheet have carried considerably more weight than the minutes he has played.
