Turkish reports state that Joao Mario is not in the plans of Besiktas for the next season and will not participate in the main stage of the team's preparation. The player is under contract until the summer of 2027, but Besiktas is looking for a way to end their association with him. During his loan at AEK, Joao Mario had an excellent season with 31 appearances, 3 goals, and 2 assists, and scored the goal that secured the championship for the team. The main obstacle to a move is the very high salary he has at Besiktas. Since Besiktas does not want him involved in preparations, AEK could pursue a new loan with shared contract terms, which would be an arrangement similar to the one from the previous year, or negotiate a free transfer if Joao Mario's contract is terminated.

Gazzetta.gr reports that Joao Mario is the latest transfer acquisition of AEK during the summer window. He joined AEK to provide an extra quality solution for coach Marko Nikolic. Besiktas decided to let him go due to an excess of foreign players and because a new coach, Sergen Yalcin, identified him as one of the players who could depart. When the offer from AEK arrived, Besiktas approved the transfer.

Gazzetta.gr reports on Joao Mario's transfer to AEK from Besiktas. Joao Mario is being acquired by AEK from Besiktas. AEK managed to sign him without paying a transfer fee, only paying him about 1.7 to 1.8 million euros per year. Joao Mario earned 4 million euros per year at Besiktas. Last summer, Olympiacos wanted him but he chose Besiktas for financial reasons.

Gazzetta.gr reports on Joao Mario's impending loan transfer from Besiktas to AEK Athens. Joao Mario will arrive in Athens on Friday to finalize his loan from Besiktas to AEK Athens. The 32-year-old Portuguese midfielder is expected to undergo medical examinations and then sign and be announced as a new player for AEK. The agreement is for a one-year loan without a purchase option.