Matheus Reis’ Sporting future still on hold, decision pending | OneFootball

The future of Matheus Reis at Sporting remains a true mystery. However, Rui Borges wants to 'hold on' to the Brazilian player for as long as possible and intends to leverage the experience he brings to the locker room to fight for the championship three-peat.

That said, the newspaper Record reports that the coach of the green and whites does not intend to let go of one of the most versatile players on the team, despite him having played just over 150 minutes since the start of the season. Rui Borges is said to have instructed the management to keep the 'number 2' in January, deferring the decision to the end of the season.

In this case, the Lions' coach has even promised more minutes to Matheus Reis in upcoming games. In fact, it is expected that the captain's armband will be given to him in the Sporting - Marinhense match next Saturday, valid for the fourth round of the Portuguese Cup.

Furthermore, the same source reveals that Reis has market value and viable options to continue his career. However, the player himself is happy at Alvalade and is experiencing a family phase where he needs stability - he is about to become a father for the second time. Therefore, the player is expected to stay at Sporting until the end of the season.

In total, since arriving at the green and whites from Rio Ave, Matheus Reis has played 208 matches, during which he scored three goals and made 10 assists. The athlete is also one of the most versatile on the team, playing both as a central defender and a left-back.

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