Official: Matheus Reis unveiled at CSKA, Sporting bid him farewell (video) | OneFootball

Matheus Reis is leaving Sporting and has been officially announced as a new signing for CSKA Moscow. According to the statement released by the Russian club on Thursday, February 12th, the Brazilian defender signed a contract valid until 2029, with an option to extend the deal for an additional season.

Having arrived at Alvalade in the 2020/21 season from Rio Ave, Matheus Reis played 222 games wearing the lion's jersey, scored three goals, and made 11 assists. During his time at the Club, he won three championships, one Portuguese Cup, one Super Cup, and one League Cup.

The 'number 2 jersey' also leaves Sporting as the record holder for the most games played for the Alvalade Club in the UEFA Champions League, totaling 28 appearances in the competition. The lions had released the player to head to Russia in recent days, facilitating his departure for a good career opportunity.

Check out the CSKA statement:

"The Brazilian defender signed a contract with our club until June 2029, with an option to renew for another season.

Matheus's last team was Sporting, with whom the Brazilian was a three-time champion of Portugal, in addition to winning the League Cup, the Cup, and the Super Cup of the country once. Reis is considered the club's record holder in trophies won among foreign players.

In the current Champions League season, Reis and Sporting reached the round of 16 of the competition. In total, the Brazilian played 28 matches in the main European competition, which translates to the best performance among all Sporting players in the club's history.

Overall, Reis played 222 games for the Portuguese club. Before moving to Portugal, he played for clubs in the Brazilian championship.

Reis can play both as a central defender and as a left-back. He will wear the number 2 jersey.

Welcome, Matheus!"

Check out the farewell video:

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