Hapoel Beer Sheva announced the signing of Joao Victor, a 22-year-old forward from Zalaegerszeg, adding that he will join the squad at their training camp in Poland on Saturday. Press reports state that Hapoel Beer Sheva is paying around 1.7 million euros for the player, an amount that could increase due to bonuses and a possible 20% sell-on clause.

Nemzeti Sport, citing Israeli sources, reported that Joao Victor from Zalaegerszeg will transfer to Hapoel Beer Sheva. Rudy Galetti reported on his official X account that Zalaegerszeg and Hapoel Beer Sheva have agreed on a €1.7 million fee plus bonuses and a 20% sell-on clause. Documents are being exchanged and the official announcement is expected soon.

There is interest from several countries in 22-year-old Brazilian winger João Victor, so his club, Zalaegerszegi TE FC, may sell his registration rights. In the 2025/2026 Nemzeti Bajnokság season, he scored 7 goals and provided 3 assists in 33 appearances for the club he joined in July 2025. His contract runs until June 2028 and his Transfermarkt market value is €400k. Polish club Górnik Zabrze has been linked with the player. In June 2026, reports valued a potential transfer package at €1.5 million. Zalaegerszegi TE reportedly paid a €200,000 fee for him.