Al-Ahli, a club from Saudi Arabia, rejected the proposals presented by Botafogo and Vasco for attacking midfielder Matheus Gonçalves, 21 years old. The two Brazilian clubs tried to sign the player through a loan with an option to buy, but did not reach an agreement with the Arabian team.
Matheus Gonçalves wishes to return to Brazilian football to have more playing opportunities. Since the season resumed, Al-Ahli has taken the field eight times, but the player was used in only two matches, both coming off the bench, totaling just 38 minutes on the field this season, with no goal contributions.
Despite being in good physical condition, Matheus Gonçalves has not been utilized due to the foreign player limit at Al-Ahli, according to people close to the athlete. The Arabian club is going through a period of instability, with changes in the board of directors and a balanced performance in the Saudi league, with three wins and three losses.
The player's agents continue trying to secure his release so he can play for one of the two Brazilian clubs, but the scenario is considered unlikely by the sources consulted.
