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Real Madrid youngster’s loan move to La Liga club collapsed, looking for solutions
It is quite a difficult time for Reinier Jesus at Real Madrid these days. The 21-year-old was expected to seal a temporary move to Girona this summer, his third loan exit from the club, but Diario AS has reported that negotiations between the parties have failed.
The last couple of weeks have been rather strenuous for Reinier, who joined Real Madrid in January 2020 from Flamengo.
During this period, the 21-year-old saw his teammates packing bags for the pre-season tour in the United States while he was left alone in Valdebebas.
Why did the Girona move fall through?
Reinier was not included in Real Madrid’s travelling contingent for the pre-season tour because first, Carlo Ancelotti had communicated that he would not be part of the squad next season. Secondly, Madrid were in talks with Girona over a second consecutive loan move.
But with Girona signing Pablo Torre from Barcelona on loan for the 2023/24 season, there was no reason for the La Liga team to sign another midfielder, meaning that Reinier was left wanting.
Reinier is well-liked at Girona. After all, the 21-year-old played 18 games for the team last season and scored two goals.
Above all, Girona manager Michel rates him, but Oriol Romeu’s departure to Barcelona and Torre coming to Girona as part of the deal forced them to back out.
Strange weeks for Reinier
Since Real Madrid’s flight to the US last month, the 21-year-old has been training alone in Madrid, sometime in the company of the Castilla players who are expected to leave the club.
Despite being the lone wolf, Reinier has regularly attended training and most of the time, he has done it alone. Those watching him really appreciate his professionalism.
For what it is worth, the player wants to play in Spain because he is set to receive dual nationality. However, if nothing materializes in the coming weeks, he will go abroad. What is certain is that he will leave the team on loan this summer.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
