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Reinildo Mandava has joined Sunderland AFC on a two-year deal, excited to embrace the challenge and determined to give everything to help bring glory to the Club.
The 31-year-old has today signed a two-year deal with the Black Cats, becoming the Club’s fourth summer signing following his departure from Atlético Madrid.
The left-back made more than 100 appearances for the Spanish side, including 30 last season in LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League.
Born in Mozambique, Reinildo began his career with Ferroviário da Beira and GD Maputo before moving to Europe in 2015 to join S.L. Benfica.
He later enjoyed success with LOSC Lille, winning the Ligue 1 title and Trophée des Champions in 2021, and earning a place in the Ligue 1 Team of the Year.
Speaking to
safc.com ahead of joining up with teammates later this month, he said: “It is a dream come true because it is my dream to play in the Premier League.
“It is a dream to play for an historic club like Sunderland.
“I will give everything on the pitch for my team. Sunderland has given me this opportunity, so I am very excited.
“I am going to become the first Mozambican player, so this isn’t something that happens every single day.
“The journey to Europe was very hard, very difficult, but I can pass this message onto the young players: everything is possible, but you need to have a focus.
“When you’re focused, when you fight and you give everything – focus is the most important thing.
“I want the fans to trust me. We are going to do everything every day to bring glory to this Club.
“I will work every day at 120% – I give everything on the pitch for my Club and colleagues.
“We will fight until the end.”