FC Barcelona would be attentive to the situation of one of the Atlético players to sign him

The FC Barcelona apparently has made it clear that, for now, they cannot make large investments to bring in players who can strengthen the squad. Therefore, the Blaugrana are closely monitoring the player market whose contracts expire on June 30, 2025, evaluating possible additions that fit the current economic reality.

Recently, there has been information suggesting that Barcelona is considering an unexpected option to reinforce the left-back position. Given the apparent difficulty in signing Alphonso Davies, a top left-back, for economic reasons, the Catalan club is considering a more affordable alternative.

FC Barcelona closely monitors the situation of Reinildo Mandava

According to reports in 'Mundo Deportivo', FC Barcelona is interested in acquiring the services of Reinildo Mandava, a player from Atletico Madrid, whose contract expires on June 30, 2025 and apparently will not be renewed. However, the interest of the Barcelona club in him is remarkable.

Reinildo stands out for his versatility, as he can play both as a left-back and a center-back, which would reinforce two positions in the team. However, the Mozambican has had little playing time with the 'Colchonero' team recently. In the 2024-25 season, he lost his starting position to Javi Galán, only playing in 18 matches and accumulating 957 minutes on the field.

The full-back would strengthen the defensive area, but...

Now, the potential signing of Reinildo Mandava by FC Barcelona presents pros and cons. Despite having had a secondary role at Atletico Madrid, his arrival as a free agent in the next market could be a good acquisition if he manages to regain his best form.

During his days at LOSC Lille, Reinildo proved to be a tough defender, although not as attacking as Alejandro Balde or Alphonso Davies. Clearly, his strength lies in being a defensive 'wall', which would be valuable for the Catalan club, which has shown problems in containing opponents on that side.

However, there is still uncertainty about whether Reinildo can regain his previous level. It should be noted that he has recovered from a torn ACL in his right knee that kept him sidelined for part of the 2022-23 season (273 days), and since then, he has not been able to reach his best form or fully establish himself in the starting lineup of Atletico Madrid. Could he regain his best form if he ends up joining Barcelona?