João Ferreira, a 24-year-old Portuguese defender, joins AS Saint-Étienne from Watford (England). He is now contracted with the club until 2029. The transfer was announced by AS Saint-Étienne and the club paid 3 million Euros for his signing.

João Ferreira, a Portuguese right-back, is set to sign a 4-year contract with AS Saint-Etienne. The transfer fee is reported to be between 2.5 and 3 million euros, making him potentially the second most expensive signing of the summer for the club. Previously, he was on loan at Braga, and he was formed by Benfica.

João Ferreira joined SC Braga on loan from Watford for the current season. SC Braga has an option to buy him for 3.5 million EUR at the end of the season. Previously, he was loaned to Udinese by Watford last season.