Santos announced that João Basso has departed, with his contract having been terminated by mutual agreement. Neymar commented on the departure and criticized the club's handling of the situation.

João Basso's loan at Estoril expires at the end of the season. Estoril is attempting to negotiate a lower transfer fee than the €2.5 million option to buy. Basso has attracted interest from a number of international clubs, particularly in Italy. Estoril is trying to convince both Santos and Basso of the benefits of staying at Estoril.