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Internacional Sells Teen Striker Ricardo Mathias to Al-Ahli in €10 Million Deal

Internacional nets about R$39 million due to a 60/40 rights split with Ferroviária.

Overview

  • Al-Ahli confirmed the signing on Sunday, with Ricardo Mathias under contract through 2030.
  • The transfer operation was completed on December 29, 2025, with the clubs announcing it on January 4, 2026.
  • The fee is reported at €10 million, approximately R$65.6 million at current exchange rates.
  • The move is the 19-year-old forward’s first professional experience outside Brazilian football.
  • Mathias rose in 2025 with 35 first-team matches, seven goals and one assist, drawing Saudi interest that included a prior offer from Al-Nassr.