Braga are being linked with a move for FC Basel’s DR Congo‑Brazil central midfielder Metinho, with the 23-year-old potentially leaving the Swiss Super League side amid uncertainty over his contract situation.
The former youth prospect, who holds both DR Congo and Brazilian nationality and is valued at €8.00m on Transfermarkt, has no publicly listed contract expiry date at Basel, raising speculation that he could run down his deal and become a free agent if no extension is agreed. For now, the likelihood of a transfer remains unclear, with the reported probability of a move to Liga Portugal side Braga marked only as “?”.
Metinho, a right-footed central midfielder standing 1.78m tall, wears the No 5 shirt for Basel and has developed a reputation as a modern box-to-box option in the Swiss top flight. Born in Matadi on 23 April 2003, he is listed as part of FC Basel 1893’s first team and is viewed as one of the club’s more valuable assets, with his €8.00m market value underlining the scale of investment Braga would likely need if a fee is required rather than a free-transfer scenario.
Recent performances have kept him in the shop window. In Basel’s latest Super League outing on 18 June 2026, a 2-1 home win against Grasshoppers, Metinho started in central midfield, contributing with his energy out of possession and distribution in build-up play as Basel edged a tight contest. While he did not register a goal or assist, his display again highlighted the all-round profile that has attracted interest from abroad.
With no formal bid disclosed and negotiations yet to be reported, the situation remains at the rumour stage. But if a deal with Braga does materialise – whether for a fee or as a future free agent – it could mark a significant step in Metinho’s career, offering a platform in European competition and the chance to enhance both his reputation and long-term potential in one of Portugal’s most competitive sides.
