Santos has proposed a one-season loan deal with an option to purchase for Matheus Dória, a 30-year-old defender currently with Atlas in Mexico. The transfer needs to be finalized swiftly due to the impending closure of the transfer window. The Mexican team is assessing the terms of the offer. The urgency of the situation is amplified by the probable breakdown of Santos' arrangement with Léon for Adonis Frías, which encountered unexpected bureaucratic issues. Dória, who has been part of Mexican football since 2018 and has recently gained Mexican citizenship, has a history of playing for Botafogo and São Paulo in Brazil, and Santos Laguna in Mexico prior to joining Atlas. His contract with Atlas extends until June 30, 2027, and Transfermarkt estimates his market value at €1.80 million.