As confirmed by the Spanish champions, Lille left-back Reinildo Mandava has joined Atlético Madrid on a permanent and immediate deal from Lille,
With his LOSC deal expiring this summer, the player was expected to leave for Spain at the end of the season via a pre-contract agreement with the Madrid club but proceedings escalated at the end of the window and the Mozambique international has moved with immediate effect.
The 28-year-old Reinildo has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal while L’Équipe reports a €5m fee.