Rio Ave has reached an agreement to sign João Tomé.

João Tomé joins Rio Ave on a permanent deal after 14 years at Benfica. The deal includes a 50% economic rights retention by Benfica. João Tomé has signed a contract with Rio Ave valid for three seasons, until June 2027.

João Tomé, a 21-year-old right-back from Benfica, will sign permanently with Rio Ave. The deal includes a share of the pass with Benfica.

Benfica has closed the permanent transfer of João Tomé to Rio Ave. The player, who competed last season in Liga 2 with Benfica B, will be one of the solutions to replace Costinha, who was transferred to Olympiakos.