A Bola reports that José Melro, a 21-year-old Portuguese centre-forward, has announced his departure from Benfica after a three-year period. Melro stated that his journey with the club has concluded. In a farewell message, the player expressed that he is grateful for his time there, describing it as a period of learning and many joys. He also thanked the fans and said the memories of his time at Benfica will remain with him. Melro will continue his career at Marítimo, and his contract there expires on 30/06/2027. The Portugal U20 international has 4 caps. His current market value is €600k, according to Transfermarkt. In the 2025/2026 season for Liga Portugal 2, Melro has made 7 appearances and scored 1 goal.