 Thiago Ribeiro was loaned to Al Rayyan in 2007 (the club also bought half of his rights), and scored a goal in 2007 AFC Champions League.Thiago Ribeiro returned to Brazil on 29 August 2008, after agreeing to a five-year contract with Cruzeiro in the top tier.A investment group bought back the 50% economic rights for US$2 million for Cruzeiro.