02.09.2026 16:20
Beşiktaş officially announced that they have parted ways with Joao Mario, who was not considered for the new season squad, by mutual agreement. It was stated that the 33-year-old Portuguese footballer, who received his release certificate, has reached a 2-year agreement with AEK and has gone to Athens to complete the official procedures.
Another departure has taken place at Besiktas as part of squad planning. The black-and-white club announced that the contract of Portuguese footballer Joao Mario has been terminated by mutual agreement.
BESIKTAS MADE IT OFFICIAL
In the statement of the black-and-white club, it was said, "The contract of professional footballer Joao Mario Naval Da Costa Eduardo has been terminated by mutual agreement. We thank the player for his efforts and wish him success in his future career." Thus, the 33-year-old footballer took his transfer document and left Besiktas.
HIS NEW ADDRESS IS AEK
Joao Mario's new address is expected to be Greece. According to Gazzetta's report, the Portuguese footballer went to Athens to complete transfer negotiations. It was stated that the experienced midfielder agreed with AEK on a 2-year contract and will sign officially after medical checks.
MARKO NIKOLIC APPROVED THE TRANSFER
It was reported that AEK Head Coach Marko Nikolic also approved the Joao Mario transfer. It was stated that the Greek club planned to fill the gap that will occur in the midfield and attack rotation with Joao Mario after Derek Kutesa's transfer to Servette neared completion.
HE PLAYED AT AEK LAST SEASON
AEK is not a foreign address for Joao Mario. The Portuguese footballer was loaned from Besiktas to AEK last season. The experienced player made 31 official appearances for the Greek club, contributing 6 goals and 3 assists. Joao Mario also scored the goal that brought victory to AEK in the league match against Panathinaikos. With the termination of his contract with Besiktas, there is no longer any obstacle preventing Joao Mario from returning to AEK, this time with a permanent transfer.