Matheus Reis, 30 years old, was close to leaving Sporting in the summer transfer window. The only proposal he received was from Palmeiras, managed by Abel Ferreira, but it was only for a loan. FIFA regulations do not allow loan deals in the last year of a player's contract, which is Matheus Reis's situation. Additionally, Reis was not very interested in returning to Brazil due to safety concerns in the country and his wife's pregnancy. Sporting saw this as their last chance to receive a transfer fee for him, as he is not expected to renew his contract.

Matheus Reis, a 30-year-old Brazilian defender who is currently playing for Sporting, is rumored to be considering a move to Palmeiras. His contract with Sporting is set to expire in June 2026, and as he approaches the final year of his contract, Sporting is reportedly willing to entertain offers in order to benefit financially from his transfer. Sporting had originally signed him from Rio Ave in 2021 without any transfer fee, although they compensated Rio Ave due to a dispute over his departure. This summer, there have been reports linking Matheus Reis with Palmeiras, and with the transfer market keeping a close eye on his situation, Sporting views this as possibly their last chance to profit from his transfer. According to Transfermarkt, the player's current market value is estimated to be €6.00m.