According to A Bola, Tiago Ribeiro has been officially announced as a new signing for Santa Clara. The 24-year-old midfielder was formerly with Feirense and signed a contract that is valid until June 2029. The transfer was announced on the same day that Santa Clara began preparations for the 2026/27 season. Tiago Ribeiro expressed that he is happy to represent Santa Clara and the Azores and thanked everyone for their confidence in him.

Tiago Ribeiro and his teammate Emanuel Fernandes are nearing a move to Santa Clara from Feirense, and negotiations between the clubs are reportedly at a very advanced stage. According to A BOLA, an agreement for the two players could be finalized soon. A BOLA was also informed that the deal for both players is expected to cost Santa Clara around 500 thousand euros. Ribeiro, a 24-year-old Portuguese midfielder who developed at FC Porto and Monaco, played for Feirense for the last two seasons, making 43 appearances, scoring two goals, and providing three assists. His contract with Feirense is set to expire on June 30, 2026, and he has been capped once by Portugal at the U20 level. His current Transfermarkt valuation is €350k.