Midfielder Matheus Gonçalves was sold by Flamengo to Al-Ahli, from Saudi Arabia. The player won the title of the U-20 World Cup last Saturday (23/08), against Barcelona.
The 20-year-old had been receiving few opportunities in Flamengo’s main team and was across under-20 to continue active. There were only 15 matches played in the professional in the professional, with two goals scored and only two titles.
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The athlete was close to being negotiated with Cruzeiro in July, for about 3.5 million euros -approximately $ 22 million -but the deal ended up meolasing the red -black refusal.
How much will Flamengo receive for the sale of Matheus Gonçalves?
Al -Ahli will pay 8 million euros – about R $ 50 million – to Flamengo for the negotiation of Matheus Gonçalves.
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The supply of the Saudi team was the largest that the red-black received. In addition to Cruzeiro, the player was also interested in CSKA, Russia.
The Russian team offered 7 million euros -$ 44 million -but as the amount offered by Al -Ahli was higher, the team decided to negotiate with the Saudis.
Numbers by Matheus Gonçalves in the career
| Time | Games | Goals | Assists |
| Flemish | 54 | 6 | 0 |
| Red Bull Bragantino | 13 | 0 | 1 |
Brazilians who work at Al-Ahli
- Roger Ibañez – Defender
- Galeno – Striker
- Matheus Gonçalves – Midfielder
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