Matheus Reis, Libertadores champion, called up by Mexico U-18

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The midfielder who has a contract with Fluminense celebrated his first call-up with the Mexican National Team

The midfielder of Brazilian descent Matheus Reiscurrent player of the Fluminensestands out in the most recent concentration of the Mexican Under-18 Teamwhich began this Sunday afternoon at the facilities of the Mexican Soccer Federation, will continue until Wednesday and will include a preparation match against Toluca.

Matheus Reis He has a Mexican passport because he was born in Mexico City on April 2, 2007, while his father, soccer player Elías Luiz do Reis, was part of the Pumas Morelos team in the Second Division. Previously, the youth that emerged from the lower ranks of the Fluminense, He has previously represented Brazil U-17 in the 2023 South American Championship, however, he was not considered for the U-17 World Cup with the South American team.

Alex Diego will be the coach of Mexico U-18. Imago7

For the Mexican teamthe performance of Matheus Reiscurrent Copa Libertadores champion, has not gone unnoticed since last year, although the midfielder with dual nationality has declared his preference for Brazil.

Editorial Selections

“Many people ask me who I will choose to defend, between Mexico and Brazil, when I turn 18. My father even questions me a lot. I say it, without a doubt, Brazil, without thinking twice,” declared the young attacker to Globo Esporte.

However, the attacker celebrated the call to the Mexican National Team with a message on social networks, with a photo of the list of players considered by Alex Diego, coach of the Under-18 category, and a message in Portuguese and Spanish.

“Glory to God. Very happy for my first call-up to the Mexican team,” published the 16-year-old soccer player.

Last May, the player FluminenseDespite being 16 years old, he signed a contract with the first team and was registered in the squad that won the 2023 Copa Libertadores, although he did not participate in any minute of the tournament organized by Conmebol. According to reports, he has a termination clause of 50 million euros.

#Sub18 | We start concentration!

We will be working with the DT @alex85diego in Toluca 👊🏼

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