Al-Nassr and Bento Matheus
Saturday
Al-Nassr have reportedly abandoned plans to sell Brazilian goalkeeper Bento Matheus after concerns over Nawaf Al-Aqidi and the lack of a strong local replacement. Bento had again been considered expendable during the summer transfer window.
The club decided keeping Bento was safer than weakening a key position before a season containing domestic and continental commitments. It is the second time circumstances have prevented his departure after a proposed Genoa move also failed last winter.