Joãozinho, an experienced 35-year-old left-back, has signed with Oriental. He expressed his desire to play for the club in the area where he resides and intends to end his career there. Joãozinho has had a career in top divisions, having played for clubs including Torreense, Estoril, Apoel (Cyprus), Tondela, União da Madeira, Astra Giurgiu (Romania), Sheriff (Romania), SC Braga, Sporting, Beira-Mar, and Mafra.