Transfer Market Official: Alverca Secures Brazilian Youth International from Premier League in €20M Deal

Alverca officially announced on Friday night the signing of Matheus França, a 22-year-old Brazilian attacking midfielder, who joins the Portuguese club on loan from Crystal Palace.

A product of Flamengo's academy, where he won a Copa Libertadores and a Copa do Brasil (both in 2022), Matheus França moved to England for the 2023/2024 season, joining Crystal Palace for €20 million. During that campaign, he made 12 appearances (registering one assist) for the Premier League side before returning to Brazil, where he was loaned to Vasco da Gama. Playing for the club currently managed by Portuguese coach Pedro Emanuel, Matheus França accumulated 27 games and one goal over the last year and a half.

The next step in the former Brazil youth international's career will be in Portuguese football, specifically with Alverca. Matheus França is expected to bolster the attacking options available to manager Sérgio Ferreira.

“I’m ready to give my best and help the team win,” the player stated in comments released by the Ribatejo club’s official media channels.