Former Flamengo man Matheus França joins Vini Jr's club | OneFootball

Matheus França will play for Alverca (POR)

Attacking midfielder Matheus França, developed at Flamengo and most recently with Vasco, is set to join Alverca in Portugal. The Portuguese club agreed this Friday (04) to sign the player on loan from Crystal Palace of England. The European team is co-owned by Real Madrid (ESP) star Vini Jr.

Initially, the deal will last for one season, with a contract running until June 2027. In addition, the agreement includes a purchase option at the end of the period. It will be a chance for Matheus França to revive his career after a below-expected spell at Vasco da Gama.

WHAT WILL MATHEUS FRANÇA’S SPELL AT ALVERCA LOOK LIKE?

At 22, Matheus França is looking in Portuguese football for a run of games like the one he had in 2022 with Flamengo, when he stood out in the team coached by Dorival Júnior. In this way, the attacking midfielder will have the chance to earn more minutes and once again show the potential that drew Crystal Palace’s interest.

At Alverca, the player will also find other Brazilians familiar to Brazilian football. Among them are Zé Rafael, formerly of Palmeiras, Bahia and Santos, and Rayan Lucas, who also came through Flamengo’s ranks and played for Sporting (POR) last season.

HOW MUCH DID CRYSTAL PALACE PAY FOR MATHEUS FRANÇA?

Crystal Palace signed Matheus França in 2023. At the time, the English club paid 20 million euros (more than R$100 million at the exchange rate then) for the player, plus another 5 million euros tied to performance targets.

After that, the former Flamengo player signed a contract with the English side until June 2028. However, the attacking midfielder failed to establish himself in English football and ended up looking for new alternatives for his career.

HOW WAS HIS SPELL AT VASCO?

Before joining Alverca, Matheus França played for Vasco on loan. However, the player posted modest numbers during his time at the Rio de Janeiro club. In total, the attacking midfielder played 27 matches for the rival and scored only one goal. Now, the player will have a new opportunity in European football to try to regain a leading role.

VINI JR’S CLUB

In short, Alverca, Matheus França’s new club, has had Flamengo academy product Vini Jr as co-owner since 2023. Recently, when the Portuguese club announced the signing of Zé Rafael, the forward posted on social media celebrating the move.

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