Negotiating his exit, Matheus Reis could still end up at Porto – Sporting | OneFootball

Matheus Reis's time at Sporting is nearing its end. After 222 official matches for the lions and five seasons at Alvalade, during which he became a significant figure in the locker room, the player is preparing to end his connection with the Club. With only a few months left on his contract, the 30-year-old Brazilian is on the verge of moving to the Russian league, with CSKA Moscow as his destination. However, some details still need to be finalized before the agreement is formalized.

From Sporting's side, there are no obstacles to the process. Everything is aligned with the club's management, which is willing to release the player without demanding any financial compensation, considering the contribution and professionalism he has shown during his time there. The club's management sees the proposal as advantageous for the player from an economic standpoint and therefore does not intend to hinder his departure.

In the negotiations between CSKA and Matheus Reis, although they are well underway, some issues remain unresolved. The bureaucracy associated with entering Russia is cited as one of the factors that could delay the process, particularly regarding obtaining a visa, authorizations, and financial aspects related to the player's salary destination.

It is important to note that, unlike in Portugal, the transfer market in Russia only closes on the 20th, which provides additional time to conclude the agreements without the need for haste.

This interval could, meanwhile, be used by Sporting, which does not rule out the possibility of continuing to use the player until the agreement is fully finalized. While Matheus Reis will not be able to play in Thursday's match against AVS for the Portuguese Cup due to suspension, this does not apply to the classic next Monday at Estádio do Dragão against Porto, where his participation is not ruled out.

The Brazilian has been an important piece during this recent period, marked by several absences in the squad due to injuries. This season, he has played 20 matches and has often been used as a central defender, including in Champions League matches against PSG and Ath. Bilbao, in which he was part of the starting lineup. Despite the clinical situation being more stable, Matheus Reis continues to be considered in the options while the contractual situation remains unresolved.

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