Brazilian Ricardo Matias, the new striker for the first football team of Al-Ahli Saudi Club, sent an urgent warning message to the club’s fans and followers via social media platforms, after he was subjected to an attempt at identity theft during the past few hours, which prompted a quick intervention from him to clarify matters and block any possible fraud operations.
In detail, Ricardo Matias posted a clear and direct message on his official Instagram (IG) Stories, saying: "Someone is impersonating me to scam you. If you've received messages, they're not from me!" This swift action from the player underscores his concern for the safety of his fans and his desire to prevent his name from being used in any suspicious activities, especially given the recent spotlight on him following his move to the Saudi league.
Details of Ricardo Matias' deal with Al Ahly
Al-Ahli Club successfully secured the signing of Brazilian talent Ricardo Matias from Brazilian club Internacional, in a deal described as record-breaking and crucial for bolstering the team's attack. This signing came after intensive negotiations and a comprehensive agreement on all financial and contractual terms, with the deal costing the Jeddah-based club an estimated $10 million, thus outbidding several other clubs that were also interested in acquiring the player's services during the upcoming winter transfer window.
Competition context and the impact of the deal
This deal comes as part of Al-Ahli's efforts to strengthen its squad with talented young players capable of making the necessary impact in the Saudi Professional League, which is witnessing tremendous development and fierce competition with the presence of a host of world-class stars. Experts consider Matias one of the promising names from whom much is expected to bolster the team's attacking prowess and contribute to competing for domestic and continental titles.
A morale boost after El Clásico
On the field, Al-Ahli is experiencing a resurgence in both form and morale, especially after their thrilling victory in the recent derby against their arch-rivals, Al-Nasr. The match, part of the last round of the Roshan League, ended 3-2 in a highly competitive encounter that showcased a heroic performance from Al-Ahli. Al-Ahli fans are hoping that new signing Matias will quickly integrate into the team so they can continue their winning streak and achieve their seasonal goals.
