Avaí has made progress in signing João Vitor, a 24-year-old right-back from Portuguesa who was named the best player in his position in the Paulistão. The player will join Leão da Ilha on loan from Lusa until the season's end. João Vitor is expected to arrive in Florianópolis on Wednesday night to undergo medical checks and to finalize the contract. Journalist Luiz Felipe Gaspar first reported the move, which was later confirmed by ge.