Mateus Alves's agent, Lekka De Camargo, stated that Mateus wants to stay at CSKA. De Camargo also reported that in 2026, Mateus was hindered by minor injuries and the previous head coach of CSKA, Fabio Celestini. De Camargo noted that Alves will only leave if CSKA does not need him. There are no plans for Mateus Alves to transfer to another club, according to De Camargo.

According to Trivela, agents of the 20-year-old CSKA midfielder Mateus Alves have started working on the player's transfer to top European leagues and are monitoring interest in the Brazilian player from other European teams. Alves joined the Russian club in July 2025, and his contract runs until June 2030. In the current 2025/2026 Premier Liga season, he has made 10 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €6.00m.