Matheus Reis may renew with Sporting, but there’s a slight hitch | OneFootball

In October, Matheus Reis was rumored to be leaving Alvalade at the end of the season, after nearly five years with Sporting. Now, according to the newspaper A Bola, the situation may be different: the Brazilian defender, 30 years old, may receive an offer to extend his contract.

In the recent victory against PSG (2-1) in the Champions League, Matheus Reis once again featured in the center of defense and gave another positive performance. With that appearance, he became the Sporting player with the most appearances in the competition, reaching 27 and surpassing Rui Patrício (26), while Gonçalo Inácio also matched that record. Even so, this has been one of the seasons with the least playing time for the left-footer, who has totaled 863 minutes in 18 games, with two assists.

Matheus Reis continues to be one of the most appreciated figures among Sporting fans, who have expressed on social media their surprise at the lack of a formal renewal offer. Rui Borges himself has already publicly highlighted the contribution of the number 2, emphasizing his attitude in daily work, the experience he brings to the group, and the influence he has both in matches and in training, considering him a reference in the locker room.

Despite the openness to a possible renewal, there is a sensitive point in the matter: the financial aspect. Although he is not among the highest earners on the payroll, Matheus Reis receives an annual amount of around 6 million euros, a figure that would have to be increased if Sporting moves forward with the contract extension.

In total, since joining the Sporting squad from Rio Ave, Matheus Reis has already played 220 matches, during which he scored three goals and made 11 assists. The player is also one of the most versatile in the squad, playing both as a center-back and as a left-back.

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