 In July 2006, he was bought by Turkish club Fenerbahçe from Iraty by Fenerbahçe Manager Zico and Uruguayan player agent Juan Figer's references.Due to foreigner restrictions in Turkey, Mateus Paraná was immediately loaned out to Bursaspor for one year.Mateus Paraná also registered as a player of Rentistas, which the club was associated with Juan Figer as a proxy.