Sporting make surprise decision over Matheus Reis | OneFootball

Sporting went through a complicated situation with Matheus Reis in the last transfer window, which closed recently.

Matheus Reis will continue to be part of Sporting’s main squad, even after the Alvalade club failed in its attempt to transfer the left-back during the transfer market. The Lions were looking for a financial return from the player, who is about to reach the end of his contract with the green and whites.

The decision was reportedly made by Rui Borges, according to the newspaper A Bola. The Portuguese coach will not drop Matheus Reis from the squad, and wants to keep counting on his contribution during the 2025/26 season, even considering the contractual situation of the Brazilian defender.

It should be remembered that Matheus Reis was actually supposed to renew his contract with the Lions until the Portuguese Cup final, and the events that followed. He opened the door to a return to Brazil, but that option did not materialize for various business reasons, as well as the family’s concerns about security issues. He ended up staying at Sporting... but without renewing his contract, which ends in the summer of 2026.

Thus, the Lions may be very close to missing the last chance to make any kind of financial gain with Matheus Reis. However, not even this situation ‘drops’ the Brazilian from Alvalade’s options, since Rui Borges wants to stay out of contractual matters and continue to count on the full-back, whose qualities he appreciates.

Matheus Reis has not played any games this season yet, mainly due to the suspension he carried over from last season, although he was already on the bench in the classic against Porto. Rui Borges values the player’s work ethic and ability, as well as his versatility to play as a full-back or center-back in his tactical system, something that also happened in the 3x4x3 previously used.

Watch Sporting’s celebration video for Matheus Reis’ 200 games at the Alvalade club:

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