According to a recent report by Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona will have to make an offer in excess of €40m if they want to acquire the services of Flamengo midfielder Reinier.
The same source has also mentioned that the Brazilian whizkid has a €70m release clause, but people close to the player reckon that a bid over €40m will be enough to convince the Brazilian Serie A side to part ways with their prized asset.
Reinier’s Meteoric Rise In Brazilian Football
The 17-year-old managed to break out as a first-team starter at Flamengo earlier this year and has put in some dazzling displays in the Brazilian top-flight this season. He has netted four goals and grabbed two assists in 12 appearances for Jorge Jesus’ side this term across all competitions.
Reinier is averaging 1.3 shots, 0.9 key passes and 0.6 dribbles per game in the Brasileirao (stats via whoscored). At such a tender age, it is remarkable that the Flamengo starlet is managing to do so well at the senior level. He is very highly-rated in South America, so it is no surprise that Barca have put their scouting network to good use by spotting his talent.
What Are The Brazilian Playmaker’s Best Attributes?
Reinier is a good distributor of the ball and has the vision to pick out a killer pass in the final third. He excels at making some penetrative runs with the ball from midfield. His shots also pack a lot of power which explains why he has scored four goals so far this season.
The Brazilian youngster’s ceiling is sky-high, so the Catalans will do well to prise him away from Brazil. Reinier will be a fabulous addition to the La Masia academy, where he will get an ideal platform to showcase his worth against some of the best young talents in Europe.
Should Barca Consider Making An Offer More Than €40m For Reinier?
Ernesto Valverde needs to invest more on the youth as some of his first-team stars like Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique are nearing the end of their respective careers. Therefore, paying more than €40m for Reinier seems a bit risky at the moment, but he might develop into a world-class player in a few years that could see his market value get doubled. All in all, he will be a terrific long-term addition for the Spanish champions.
