The professional football club "Ludogorets" announced a key addition to its roster by signing the promising Brazilian striker Mateus Machado from the Saudi team Al Fateh. The official announcement was made mid-week by the team's management.

The 22-year-old player has extensive experience in various European championships. In the past 2023 year, Machado demonstrated impressive performance in the Bulgarian championship, appearing in 16 matches and scoring 7 goals for Cherno More.

Before his move to Saudi Arabia, the footballer, a graduate of the Brazilian giant Gremio from Porto Alegre, went through a series of European teams. Between 2023 and 2025, he was part of the Belgian team Zulte Waregem, before signing a contract with Al Fateh until June 30, 2028.

The management of Al Fateh emphasized that the transfer was made with the full approval of head coach Jose Gomes, who personally gave the green light to the footballer for his new professional challenge.