According to Globo.com, it is expected that Tuesday's match will be Zé Vitor's last for Portuguesa. The midfielder, who was a standout player for the team in the Paulistão, is in the final week of his contract and will not remain at the club for the rest of the year.

According to Globo.com, Zé Vitor is in the final month of his contract with Portuguesa. The club wants to extend his contract but acknowledges the negotiation is difficult. Zé Vitor has received frequent inquiries from clubs in Série A and Série B. Although the general transfer window in Brazil has closed, Zé Vitor qualifies for a special transfer window for players who participated in state championships, which allows for a move to another club until March 27. If he transfers, he would still be able to participate in the national competition, because the CBF allows players who played for other teams before the third phase of the tournament to compete.

The situation of Zé Vitor, a 25-year-old Brazilian central midfielder on loan from Maringá, is undefined at Portuguesa. His contract is valid until the end of March, and the player, who joined in November 2025, is not expected to remain at the club. Portuguesa is conducting negotiations with Maringá, but the expectation is that Zé Vitor will join a different team for the rest of the year. No specific destination has been mentioned.