Josef de Souza revealed the player he suggested to the Beşiktaş management.

Josef de Souza revealed the player he suggested to the Beşiktaş management.

02.02.2026 00:10

Former Beşiktaş footballer Josef de Souza announced that he recommended 24-year-old midfielder Matheus Martinelli, who plays for Fluminense, to Beşiktaş.

Former Brazilian footballer Josef De Souza, who previously wore the Beşiktaş jersey in 88 official matches, made a surprising announcement regarding the transfer agenda of the black-and-whites. Josef announced the player he recommended to the Beşiktaş management on his social media account.

RECOMMENDED MATHEUS MARTINELLI TO BEŞIKTAŞ

Josef de Souza recommended Matheus Martinelli, a midfielder playing for Fluminense, to the black-and-whites. The Brazilian stated in his social media post, "I suggested bringing Martinelli to Beşiktaş. He is a player who embodies the face of the club."

Josef De Souza revealed the player he recommended to the Beşiktaş management

CAREER PERFORMANCE

The 24-year-old midfielder, who came up through the Fluminense youth system, has scored 15 goals and provided 18 assists in 297 matches played in Brazil. Martinelli, who stands out with his speed and technique, had been sought after by many European teams in the past but was not successfully transferred.

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