According to Globo.com, Zé Vitor has signed a loan contract with Vitória until the end of 2026. The player is already in Salvador and has participated in some training sessions with the team. Coach Jair Ventura explained that Zé Vitor was signed to replace Dudu, who has been diagnosed with a physical problem in the lumbar region and will be unavailable for the rest of the season. The transfer was possible through the CBF's 'special window' for players who participated in state championships, and Vitória has until March 27 to register other players if they wish. If Zé Vitor is registered in the BID this Wednesday, he will be able to play against Grêmio in the Campeonato Brasileiro on Thursday. Zé Vitor played in all of Portuguesa's matches in the Paulistão, scoring a goal in the quarter-final draw with Corinthians. He also played in Portuguesa's victory over Altos in the second phase of the Copa do Brasil and is eligible to play in that competition for another club.

According to Globo.com, Brazilian midfielder Zé Vitor is transferring from Portuguesa to Vitória. Portuguesa announced the midfielder's departure on Friday. Zé Vitor had joined the club on November 5, 2025, and he is expected to join Vitória. The player's loan contract with Portuguesa concluded on the previous Thursday, and the club could not extend it. Portuguesa stated officially that they were unable to reach an agreement for a new deal with Maringá Futebol Clube, which holds the 25-year-old's economic and federative rights. The statement also noted that Zé Vitor had received a proposal from a club in the Série A of the Brasileirão.