Portuguesa bring back Mateus Cecchini, midfielder trained at Inter Milan | OneFootball

Portuguesa SAF has officially announced the signing of midfielder Mateus Cecchini, 22 years old, who returns to Brazil after a solid seven-year career in European football. The new red-green reinforcement has signed a contract with the club until the end of the 2026 season, becoming a key piece in the team’s strategic planning.

Elite Training and European Experience

Mateus has a distinguished résumé for his age. Trained in the youth academy of Inter Milan, the midfielder began his professional journey in 2020 and has played for traditional clubs such as Sampdoria in Italy and SV Stripfing in Austria, his last club before arriving at Canindé.

  See this photo on Instagram   A post shared by Portuguesa (@portuguesaoficial)

“Biggest Challenge of My Career”

Upon his return to the country, Cecchini did not hide his excitement about the project presented by SAF’s management. For him, wearing the Lusa shirt at this moment of restructuring is the most important step of his career.

“I’m here to play for a great club in Brazil after seven years in Europe. I was introduced to a strong, solid, and promising project. I’m experiencing an incredible feeling; without a doubt, it’s the biggest challenge of my career and I’m very motivated,” revealed the midfielder.

Strategic Vision

The signing of Cecchini in December 2025 reflects Portuguesa’s new philosophy: the pursuit of athletes with international training, a competitive profile, and ambition for growth.

The goal is to build a resilient and technically qualified squad to face the challenges of 2026, reestablishing Lusa among the powerhouses of São Paulo and national football.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.