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João Mário Transfer from Benfica to Beşiktaş

João Mário is leaving Benfica to sign with Besiktas. His departure prompted dozens of farewell messages.

Joao Mario, the former Inter midfielder, has joined Besiktas. The Turkish club and Benfica have reached an agreement for a loan transfer until the end of the 2024-2025 season, with an option to buy. The official statement from Besiktas welcomed Joao Mario and wished him success with the club.

João Mário has moved from Benfica to Turkish club Besiktas. He joined Benfica in the 2020/21 season as a free agent after terminating his contract with Inter Milan. In a farewell interview with Benfica's communication channels, the 31-year-old midfielder reminisced about the coaches he had worked with at the club.

João Mário, who played his last game for Benfica against Casa Pia, has transferred to Besiktas. He felt unfairly treated by the fans during his last match at Benfica, which was a decisive moment for his decision to leave the club. Despite the negative sentiment from the fans, he holds positive memories of his time at Benfica.

Joao Mario, former Inter midfielder, joins Besiktas on loan. He will play with Ciro Immobile, who has 7 goals in 6 matches. Mario scored 36 goals in 149 games for Benfica, winning the league in 2023 and the Super Cup in 2024. His Inter stint saw 4 goals in 69 games without titles. Transferred in 2016 for €44M, he had loans to West Ham, Lokomotiv Moscow, and Sporting, before a free transfer to Benfica in 2021.

Joao Mario has chosen to leave Benfica and the Portuguese league. He has signed with Besiktas on a loan deal with an option to buy estimated at 5 million euros. The agreement is valid until the end of the 2024-2025 season. Besiktas JK has welcomed Joao Mario and wished him success with their team.

João Mário has been officially confirmed as a reinforcement for Besiktas. The 31-year-old midfielder, under contract until 2026, has been loaned to Besiktas until the end of the season, with a mandatory purchase clause that can reach €5 million. There is also an agreement with the Istanbul club for him to sign for two more seasons.

Benfica confirmed the transfer of João Mário to Besiktas and thanked the midfielder for his four years at the club, during which he played 149 games and won the championship in the 2022/23 season.

Beşiktaş has officially signed the Portuguese star Joao Mario. The player was brought to Istanbul last night, and his license has been registered with the Turkish Football Federation (TFF).

Joao Mario, who has played for clubs like Sporting, Inter, West Ham, Lokomotiv Moskova, and Benfica, has been signed by Beşiktaş. The 31-year-old midfielder has played 441 matches in his career, scoring 61 goals and making 84 assists. Last season, he played 51 matches for Benfica, scoring 9 goals and making 4 assists. Joao Mario is joining Beşiktaş on a loan with a mandatory purchase option. The transfer fee of 5 million Euros will be paid to Benfica in three installments by October 2025. Joao Mario signed a 1+2 year contract after passing his medical examination.

Joao Mario, a former Inter player at 31 years old, is ready to start afresh in the Turkish Super Lig. A Spor reported that the Portuguese midfielder is already in Istanbul to sign his contract with Besiktas and begin a new chapter. The Turkish broadcaster also detailed the deal between the two clubs. Besiktas will pay Benfica around 5 million euros to acquire the Portuguese national, who is set to sign a three-year contract, expiring in June 2027. His current contract with Benfica would have expired a year earlier.

João Mário is already in Turkey, preparing to join Besiktas. The move will be a loan with a mandatory purchase clause at the end of the season. His contract with Besiktas will be 1+2 years. Benfica will receive around 5 million euros in a year.

João Mário is on his way to Turkey to join Besiktas as a new player. Briefly addressing the media at the airport, he mentioned that he would speak in due time when questioned about his feelings towards the fans and the prospect of reuniting with Rafa. After spending three seasons and playing 149 games for Benfica, João Mário is set to undergo medical tests and sign with Besiktas. The transfer window in Turkey closes on September 13.

João Mário is set to join Besiktas on loan from Benfica, with the deal including a mandatory purchase clause at the end of the season. He is anticipated to sign a contract for 1+2 years. The transfer is expected to bring around 5 million euros to Benfica within a year. João Mário, who previously served as captain and was a key player under Roger Schmidt, decided to embark on a new adventure abroad. This decision came in light of a strained relationship with the fans, which was highlighted by recent boos after he was substituted in a match against Casa Pia.

João Mário is on his way to Turkey to become a new player for Besiktas. At the airport, the player was brief in his words, stating that in due time he would speak, when asked if he was leaving bitter with the fans or was anxious to reunite with Rafa. After three seasons and 149 games for Benfica, João Mário is leaving to undergo medical tests and sign with Besiktas. The transfer window in Turkey closes on September 13.

Joao Mario, the Portuguese international midfielder with 56 caps and 3 goals, is set to join Besiktas. He has decided to leave Benfica due to the pressure from the club's supporters. Various Portuguese sources report that the 31-year-old, who was part of the Euro 2016 winning squad, will abandon his contract with Benfica, which was valid until 2026, to sign a two or three-season deal with Besiktas. An agreement has been reached between the two clubs for a transfer fee of five million euros.

Beşiktaş has reportedly reached an agreement with Benfica for the transfer of Portuguese attacking midfielder Joao Mario. The experienced player is expected to be brought to Istanbul for a medical examination before the transfer is officially announced. Joao Mario, under contract with Benfica until 2026, has played 149 official matches for the club, scoring 36 goals and providing 26 assists. Last season, he appeared in 51 matches for Benfica, scoring 9 goals and making 4 assists. Additionally, he has represented the Portuguese national team in 56 matches, scoring 2 goals.

João Mário is set to leave Benfica after three seasons and 149 games, to join Besiktas, where he will reunite with Rafa Silva and Gedson Fernandes. At 31 years old, João Mário will be returning to play abroad, having previously played for Inter Milan, Spartak Moscow, and West Ham. His departure was influenced by boos from fans during a substitution in a match against Casa Pia. He has a flight scheduled to Istanbul tomorrow, and the Turkish transfer window remains open until September 13, allowing ample time for the necessary paperwork. The transfer will be confirmed after the usual medical examinations, and he is expected to sign a contract for two or three seasons.

The transfer of the former Inter Milan playmaker to Besiktas is practically finalized. The 31-year-old player has already reached an agreement to sign the new contract with the Turkish club and is now just waiting for the final details of the negotiation between Benfica and Besiktas to be defined.

João Mário, the 31-year-old midfielder, accepted the Turkish offer from Besiktas and approved the deal, which is being finalized between the clubs. João Mário has a contract with Benfica until 2026.

João Mário is awaiting green light from the clubs for his transfer to Besiktas.

Rogério Azevedo states that the Portuguese player faces a lot of competition at Benfica and that a move to Besiktas would be positive for all parties involved.

Beşiktaş is interested in signing Joao Mario from Benfica. According to Portuguese media outlet Record, Joao Mario is considering his next career move and might leave Benfica. Benfica's coach, Roger Schmidt, confirmed the possibility of Joao Mario's departure. His current market value is 4 million EUR, and he is under contract with Benfica until 2026.

Besiktas is reportedly interested in signing João Mário, a 31-year-old midfielder who missed the last game as he was contemplating his departure. It is understood that João Mário has almost everything agreed upon with Besiktas, but the clubs still need to finalize an agreement. While João Mário has a contract until 2026, Benfica is said to be open to negotiating his exit. The transfer fee is expected to be minimal, considering the financial savings for Benfica on João Mário's salary.

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