Globo Esporte Futebol has confirmed that Al-Ahli, a Saudi Arabian club, has decided to keep Brazilian player Matheus Gonçalves in the current transfer window, but has left the door open for new negotiations in January.
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The decision comes after Al-Ahli closed negotiations with Botafogo and Vasco at the end of the window, informing Matheus that they did not intend to release him. The Brazilian player had expressed a desire to return to Brazilian football and had seen possibilities emerging with good eyes, but ultimately respected the decision of the Al-Ahli board.
Matheus Gonçalves will remain at Al-Ahli at least until the next transfer window, with the club leaving the door open for a possible departure at the end of the year. The player is now waiting for new conversations about a potential return to Brazilian football to take place in January.
