The proposed transfer of Bebeto’s son Mattheus to Juventus has been cancelled, according to the Flamengo starlet’s agent.
Vantuil Goncalves was reassuring in an interview with Lancenet this week, revealing that a deal was in place between the two clubs and only one document needed completing.
However, a different picture emerged on Friday and the negotiations have now ended, much to the frustration of Mattheus and Flamengo.
Goncalves told Globo: “The negotiations are over.
“Juventus took us for a ride. They told us they were about to send this document and never did. We are still waiting.
“First they said that they had to focus on the Champions League, but several weeks after their elimination the official paperwork has still not arrived.
“Both Flamengo and Mattheus were upset at this and are now very irritated. I can say the same thing, so I think there will be no deal.”
The 18-year-old has been linked with a move to the Turin giants ever since the turn of the year, with previous reports claiming initial talks began in October.
The Brazil Under-20 star, who was the inspiration for Bebeto’s famous cradle-rocking celebration at the 1994 World Cup, was expected to join Juventus for a fee in the region of €1.5 million.
Source: Football Italia
