According to A Bola, João Afonso from Santa Clara has joined FC Porto for the next five seasons, until June 2031. FC Porto reached an agreement with Santa Clara for the definitive transfer of João Afonso's registration rights and 80% of his economic rights for a fixed value of 1.5 million euros. The deal also includes a maximum variable remuneration of 500 thousand euros, which is dependent on the fulfillment of certain objectives. The agreement contains an option for FC Porto to purchase the remaining 20% of the player's economic rights for a fixed value of 2 million euros. FC Porto signed a five-season contract with João Afonso that includes a release clause of 30 million euros.

Santa Clara goalkeeper João Afonso will join FC Porto. According to A BOLA, João Afonso has already arrived in the city of Porto to sign a contract. The agreement between the SAD led by André Villas-Boas and the Azoreans is for a transfer of 1.5 million euros, with an additional 500 thousand euros in bonuses dependent on objectives. FC Porto will hold 80% of the player's economic rights, with an option to acquire the remaining 20% for €2 million at a later time. João Afonso will sign a five-season contract that will be valid until 2031.

FC Porto have agreed the signing of João Afonso from Santa Clara, who is the club's first signing for the 2026/27 season. The player had been internally suggested at FC Porto when he was still at São Roque. Nuno Pimentel revealed that he had previously indicated João Afonso to FC Porto, but a transfer was not completed at that time.

FC Porto has negotiated with Santa Clara for the signing of João Afonso, who is a 19-year-old goalkeeper and a Portuguese youth international. The player is expected to join FC Porto on a contract until 2031, if no unexpected developments occur. Afonso recently made his senior debut for Santa Clara, starting the last two matches of the Liga season, one of which was against FC Porto. The deal involves FC Porto paying €1.5 million for 80% of the player's rights, with a further €500,000 in potential add-ons. In the future, the club can acquire the remaining 20% of his economic rights for €2 million. His contract with Santa Clara was scheduled to expire on 30/06/2027.