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Reinildo signed for Atletico Madrid in 2022 Sunderland have signed ex-Atletico Madrid defender Reinildo Mandava on a two-year deal. The 31-year-old, known simply as Reinildo, was out of contract from the Spanish club at the conclusion of their recent Club World Cup campaign. He signed for Atletico from Lille in 2022 and made 99 appearances. "It is a dream come true because it has always been my ambition to play in the Premier League - and I can't wait to play for an historic club like Sunderland, " said the Mozambique international. "I'm excited to meet the team, to fight, and to give everything for the club. I want to help, to give power to my team-mates, and transmit my experience in the dressing room. "Above all else, I want to make people happy and I will give everything to make that happen. " Reinildo is Sunderland's fourth signing of the summer as they prepare for their first season back in the Premier League since 2016-17. Midfielder Noah Sadiki has signed from Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, Enzo le Fee, who spent the second half of last season on loan from Roma, has joined on a permanent deal, while Senegal midfielder Habib Diarra arrived in a reported club record £30m deal from Strasbourg. Latest Sunderland news, analysis and fan views Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Wimbledon quarter-finals: GB's Norrie trails Alcaraz by a set and break - watch, listen & follow Jota's car was probably speeding before fatal crash, Spanish police say Wales team bus involved in crash on way to training Tackling the taboos around later-life love Exploring iconic songs that were once banned by the BBC Jonathan Bailey faces tricky questions from children How David Bowie and Mick Jagger's Live Aid duet happened In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Why don't we trust technology in sport? Why was Piastri penalised but Russell wasn't? 'This doesn't feel like a win' - Sinner through after Dimitrov retires hurt. Video'This doesn't feel like a win' - Sinner through after Dimitrov retires hurt Spain's Pina scores 'one of the goals of the tournament so far' Video Spain's Pina scores 'one of the goals of the tournament so far' Who should foot the bill for tennis players' pay rise? How 'monster' Silva, 40, is inspiring Fluminense The familiar issues frustrating England and their fans The 12 content creators vying to be BBC's new football expert Taylor v Serrano 3 – all you need to know England to bounce back? Brown-Finnis' Euro 2025 predictions - second group games 'Superb' India beat England to level series. Video'Superb' India beat England to level series Is Pochettino delivering hope - or panic - to US after Gold Cup loss? The downfall of Brescia & potential rebirth in Serie C Zubimendi joins for £60m - how Arsenal signed Arteta's 'obsession' 'A big win' - GB's Hudson-Smith victorious in men's 400m. Video'A big win' - GB's Hudson-Smith victorious in men's 400m Diogo Jota: A tribute. Video Diogo Jota: A tribute Tour de France 2025 - your stage-by-stage guide to cycling's greatest race Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.