Originally Venezuelan, Matheus got married in Italy years ago and has now obtained the Italian citizenship. That’s how he will play for Castellana Grotte and coach Lattari in 2009-10 as an Italian player.

Extremely experienced, Maheus was back to its best at the end of last season, taking Catania very close to salvation after a year and a half out due to a bad knee injury. He has worked extremely hard to get back in shape, he had joined the Castellana’s training before, as previously said, joining Catania.