An Arab club, Al Shabab, which competes in the Saudi Pro League, made concrete moves for him. The South American player during the negotiation that lasted a couple of months never closed to the possibility of moving to Saudi Arabia, but at the same time made a very important economic request: 10 million net euros per season. After weeks of negotiations, however, of a different amount the offer that Al Shabab was ready to present: 5 million euros of fixed part plus as many bonuses. A proposal very far from the Brazilian's request who, at that point, decided not to consider the Arab option anymore. And to sign with Palmeiras.