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João Mário signs permanently with AEK Athens

After parting ways with Besiktas, João Mário signed a permanent contract with AEK Athens, the Greek club where he was on loan.

2 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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João Mário, the Portuguese international, has signed permanently with AEK Athens, the Greek club announced on Wednesday night. The player was previously on loan at AEK before finalizing the permanent contract.

The transfer took place after João Mário terminated his contract with Besiktas. With this move, he joins the current Greek champions, thereby strengthening the team for the upcoming season.

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