According to A Bola, 20-year-old attacking midfielder João Rego was close to moving to PAOK in the winter transfer window but ultimately stayed at Luz, renewing his contract until 2030 with a release clause of 100 million euros. Strong competition in his position limits his opportunities to establish himself, and the most likely scenario is a loan move next season, although the decision depends on the technical team's assessment.

Portuguese attacking midfielder João Rego, 20, is described as being among the players more likely to leave Benfica than to be part of the squad in the 2026/27 season, assuming Mourinho remains at the club. In the 2025/2026 season, he has made 8 appearances in Liga Portugal, scoring 1 goal and providing 1 assist, and has been capped once for Portugal's U21 team. His contract with Benfica runs until June 2030. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is currently €3.00m. PAOK has been connected with the player.