Pepê has been reintegrated into FC Porto's training sessions after previously training separately following an incident with Vítor Bruno. Although Pepê wishes to leave during the winter transfer window, FC Porto has informed both him and his agent that any transfers will not occur until the summer. Pepê was absent from the match against Gil Vicente, as he had excluded himself from participating in recent games. He denied accusations of unprofessional behavior, clarifying that he was not playing video games during the match, contrary to rumors. The club reportedly did not take his public statements well, considering them disrespectful.