Matheus Dória, whose contract with Atlas runs until June 2027, is in negotiations for an early exit and views São Paulo as a good destination for the 2026 season. Two obstacles to an agreement currently exist: the initial salary demand, which exceeds what São Paulo had planned to offer, and competition from other clubs. Journalist Jorge Nicola revealed the negotiations, which were later confirmed by ge. Dória confirmed that discussions are taking place with various Brazilian clubs. He also stated that the current situation makes his departure from Atlas easier and mentioned the possibility of forgoing money owed to him to secure a release.

São Paulo has opened negotiations with Dória, a 31-year-old Brazilian defender who is a free agent after terminating his contract with the Mexican club Atlas. The club is reportedly seeking reinforcements and is also dealing with financial problems. São Paulo faces competition for the player from other clubs in Brazil, such as Internacional and Remo, as well as from teams abroad. Dória previously played for São Paulo in 2015 on loan from Olympique de Marselha. The centre-back has one cap for Brazil. In the 2025/2026 Liga MX Apertura season for Atlas, he made 13 appearances and scored one goal. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €1.50m.