Lucas João, a 32-year-old Angolan international, and Nacional mutually agreed to terminate his contract, which was scheduled to end in June 2027. This concluded his second spell with the club. The centre-forward has 6 caps and 1 goal for Angola. During the 2025/2026 season in the Liga Portugal, he made 19 appearances and provided 1 assist. His current market value is €200k, according to Transfermarkt.