Returns to Madrid: he wasn't in Ancelotti's plans and Xabi Alonso will have to decide his future

Over the past few years, Real Madrid has focused on signing young prospects. With several success stories like Vinícius and Rodrygo, Real Madrid has also had some failures. With some being bigger than others, none can compare to the failure of a player who has returned to Real Madrid.

Reinier Jesus is once again part of Real Madrid after his loan to Granada. With this being his fourth loan since joining Real Madrid in 2020, Reinier's situation is quite serious. Having been signed as a great prospect of Brazilian soccer, Reinier has never shown a performance worthy of the European leagues.

After being left out of Real Madrid for not being considered by Carlo Ancelotti, his future now depends on Xabi Alonso. With a performance that fell far short of expectations, everything indicates that Reinier will leave Real Madrid again this summer.

Real Madrid's great failure

Dazzling everyone with his performance at Flamengo, Real Madrid managed to secure Reinier's services. Paying 30 million euros and offering a 6-season contract, Real Madrid had high expectations for Reinier. However, that prospect Real Madrid signed from Flamengo never managed to return.

After spells at Borussia Dortmund, Girona, Frosinone, and now Granada, Reinier's level has plummeted. In his last season, in just 1,401 minutes played, he was only able to score once and provide 4 assists, which are very alarming numbers.

At just 23 years old, Reinier's future hangs between a permanent departure from Real Madrid or yet another loan. Whatever his future may be, it's now in Xabi's hands, who must decide what's best for a player who's been the team's great failure.

Xabi Alonso's decision

Known for giving opportunities to the youngest, Xabi Alonso could change Reinier's situation at Real Madrid. However, given the signings made, those the club is looking to make, and the current squad, there's no room for a player like Reinier Jesus.