According to Record, Gil Vicente renewed Carlos Eduardo's contract until 2029 and loaned the forward to Sabah. The loan is valid until the end of this season and does not involve immediate financial compensation, but could generate an income of approximately 500,000 euros if the club from Baku exercises the purchase option clause stipulated in the transaction.

Gil Vicente has loaned out 24-year-old Brazilian forward Carlos Eduardo to Sabah of Azerbaijan, a club set to make its debut in the UEFA Champions League league phase this season. The deal includes a purchase option. Before leaving, Carlos Eduardo extended his contract with Gil Vicente for an additional year, with his previous agreement having been valid until 2028. The player had been in Portugal since the 2020/21 season, also representing Nacional, Marítimo, and Felgueiras. Carlos Eduardo joined Gil Vicente in January 2025 and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €500k.