The ATP Iluminación Tudelano Ribera Navarra FS is emerging as the key player in the undervalued winter transfer market of the First Division. It can now be confirmed that the team, led by Ramón Lázaro, has successfully secured the signing of Matheu Dener, a 27-year-old Italian-Brazilian player. The left-footed center, who previously played in Serie A for Pesaro, is making a return to Spain after spending six months with Levante last season.
Dener becomes the second offensive specialist to join Juanma Marube’s squad, following the earlier addition of Dani Montes (33). With the departure of John Lennon, the Navarrese club has effectively strengthened its roster by acquiring two left-handed centers with similar profiles. Considering the surplus of right-handed wings, this strategic move appears to be a prudent decision for a team currently ranked as the third-lowest scoring in the category.
Dener is expected to arrive in Tudela next Sunday.
Despite being born in Brazil, the majority of the new Navarrese signing’s sporting career has unfolded in Italy, with stints at Luparense, Cisternino, Bisceglie, Latina, Ciampino, and Came Dosson. During his time with Levante, the Italian-Brazilian center featured in 13 league games, scoring 2 goals. While lacking playing time this season, he managed to score three goals.
Under the leadership of coach Fausto Scarpitti, Dener found limited opportunities with Miguelín as the star player. Consequently, Pesaro is undergoing a minor squad overhaul. Replacing Dener with Juanfran Muñoz (24) from Fortitudo Pomezia and securing the loan of the young Moroccan international Moha Boullouh (18) from Viña Albali Valdepeñas.
Dener’s signing is not the final move for ATP Iluminación Tudelano Ribera Navarra FS. As negotiations for the addition of Kaito Yamada (22) are at an advanced stage. The player is expected to join on loan from Movistar Inter until the end of the campaign, following the departure of youth player Alberto Lahuerta to Sala 5 Martorell in the Second Division. With Alberto Riquer managing the Madrid team, the Japanese international seeks more playing time in preparation for the Asian Cup and the World Cup in Uzbekistan.
In the latest development, both Dani Montes and João Silva (31) were included in Juanma Marube’s squad. But did not play in the team’s defeat against Industrias Santa Coloma (7-4) on matchday 17 of the league. The Portuguese goalkeeper, João Silva, is the Navarrese club’s other new face. Brought in to fill the void left by the departure of Deko Magnus from Brazil. Expressing his enthusiasm, Silva stated, “I am very happy and excited to play in the Spanish League, the best in the world, which, for me, is a challenge.”