Josué, a 35-year-old Portuguese attacking midfielder, confirmed that negotiations for a contract renewal are underway with Coritiba. Josué stated that he is negotiating with Coritiba and his desire is to continue if things move in that direction. He added that he and his family are happy, which is the most important thing for him, but that there are things in a contract that need to be negotiated. Josué mentioned that financial details and contractual clauses still need adjustments, and emphasized that he wants to continue if the conditions are right. He also said that after the year he had, collectively and individually, they are looking for the best option and for the negotiations to be good for both the club and for him. Josué avoided giving guarantees to not create false expectations for fans, but reinforced that the priority is to reach a mutually beneficial agreement. His current contract expires on 31/12/2025. The Portuguese international, who has 4 caps for his country, has a current Transfermarkt market value of €350k.