Days after publicly stating his desire to leave West Bromwich Albion on his Instagram profile, Matheus Pereira is now edging closer to a move to Al-Hilal. Reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano, has reported that Al-Hilal and West Brom have reached an agreement for the transfer of the Brazilian.
Matheus Pereira Set to Join Al-Hilal
The Brazilian Moves to Saudi Arabia After Publicaly Stating His Desire to Leave
Mathues Pereira is closing on a move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. The clubs have reached an agreement over the transfer of the Brazilian. Pereira will have his medicals shortly before travelling to Saudi Arabia to sign the new contract.
Several reports had linked the midfielder with a move to Saudi Arabia in the summer. There had been rumours about West Brom rejecting a proposal from Al-Hilal for the transfer of the Brazilian earlier in the summer. But following West brom’s decision to reject the offer, Pereira expressed his desire to leave the club publicaly through social media.
Pereira to Leave West Brom After Two Years
The Brazilian will be leaving the Baggies after two seasons with the club. Pereira initially joined the club in 2019 on loan from Sporting Lisbon. The attacking midfielder quickly established himself at the Hawthorns as West Brom emerged as one of the clear favourites for promotion. His impressive performances resulted West Brom triggering his buyout clause just five months into his loan spell.
Pereira’s overall impressive attacking display helped secure promotion from the Championship for the Baggies in his debut season. The Brazilian also won the clubs Supporter’s Player of the Season award after finishing the season with eight goals and 17 assists.
The Baggies struggled to adjust following the jump to the Premeir League last season, however and were comprehensively outclassed as they suffered another relegation from the Premier League. But, Pereira remained a shining spark in the dreadful season. The Brazilian scored 11 goals and made three assists but failed to secure Premier League status for the Baggies. In two seasons at the Hawthorns, he made 77 appearances, scoring 20 goals and making a further 23 assists in the process.
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