Sporting pull out, Benfica clear to sign 27-year-old keeper | OneFootball

Benfica are closely monitoring the situation of Matheus Assunção, a Brazilian goalkeeper who plays for Joinville. Sporting, who were also in the race, have dropped their pursuit of the player due to Bernardo Paçó’s performance in the final four of the UEFA Futsal Champions League, which clears the way for the Eagles.

a competition in which the Brazilian national team beat Argentina 2-1 in the final, reinforcing their standing on the world futsal stage.

The player’s profile appeals to the club’s hierarchy, although the goalkeeping position is currently occupied by Léo Gugiel and André Correia, both under contract until 2027. However, there are different scenarios for each, with the former unwilling to give up his starting spot and the latter potentially looking for new challenges.

Newspaper 'Record' reports that the club from Luz now has a clear path to try to sign Cassiano Klein’s former pupil from the Brazilian side. However, Nicolas Souza (Jaraguá) is also another name under consideration (Find out more HERE).

Matheus Assunção has already played for Grêmio Pague Menos, São José Futsal and Cascavel Futsal. The goalkeeper has been with Joinville since 2024 and, in this year of 2026, the Brazilian shot-stopper has scored three goals in a total of 15 matches played.

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