Rui Borges changes his mind on Sporting player: January exit possible | OneFootball

Rui Borges no longer counts on Matheus Reis. The defender - heavily utilized since arriving at Alvalade - is out of Sporting's coach's plans and may leave the club in January, as he is unlikely to renew his contract with the Lions.

According to information reported by the newspaper Record, the talks between both parties have "cooled down" and, at the moment, there are no negotiations to extend the left-footer's contract, which ends with Sporting on June 30, 2026.

Therefore, to avoid Matheus Reis leaving for free, the management led by Frederico Varandas might negotiate his transfer during the next summer transfer window. A return to Brazil for the player is on the table.

During the summer break, Matheus Reis had already been linked to the Brazilian championship, after receiving threats from Benfica fans following the Portuguese Cup final. Palmeiras, led by Abel Ferreira, was the club that showed the most interest.

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