25 - João Mário

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Done deal: Juventus & Porto set to complete double deal – Figures revealed

 

 

Juventus and Porto have reached an agreement over the double transfer of Joao Mario and Alberto Costa. ............

 

Juventus and Porto have already agreed on every detail, with the two players flying to complete their respective medicals. ............

 

 This won’t be treated as a swap deal, but rather two separate transfers.

 

Juventus will receive €16 million for Costa who had only joined the club in January, completing a €13 million switch from Vitoria Guimarães. ............

 

On the other hand, Juventus will pay Porto €12 million for Mario, who also plays as a right-back, and is expected to be used as a right wingback in Tudor’s 3-4-2-1 formation.

 

The 25-year-old first joined Porto’s youth academy at the tender age of 8. He went through every age group before becoming a member of the first team in 2020. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-porto-alberto-costa-joao-mario-double-deal/

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Who is new Juventus defender Joao Mario?

 

 

Porto FC defender João Mario is set to join Juventus on a permanent transfer. Let’s find out more about the new Bianconeri signing.

 

João Mario, 25, is set to join Juventus for €10m from Porto, while Alberto Costa will join the Portuguese club for €16m including add-ons.

João Mario will undergo medical tests with the Old Lady on Thursday.

 

A product of the Porto Academy, João Mario made 181 appearances at a senior level with the Portuguese giants and has three appearances with the Portugal national team. ............

 

João Mario is 178 cm tall and is quite skilled with both his right and left feet. Despite that, he’s always played on the right flank, either as a right-back or a right wing-back, which is where Igor Tudor is expected to deploy him. ............

 

The Portuguese defender netted five goals at a senior level with Porto. ............

 

Stats suggest João Mario has an attacking attitude, as he averaged only 0.4 interceptions per game in 2024-25, one tackle per game, and 2.9 ball recoveries.

 

The Portuguese seems quite fit, having missed just four games due to injuries in 2024-25. ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/who-is-new-juventus-defender-joao-mario/

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Joao Mario set for Juventus medical in swap deal with Porto

 

 

Porto FC defender João Mario is set to undergo medical tests with Juventus tomorrow, finalising a player-plus-cash swap deal involving Alberto Costa.

 

Juventus will welcome the new signing on Thursday. ............

 

João Mario will move to Turin from Porto in a player-plus-cash swap deal involving Alberto Costa, who will join the Portuguese club, returning to his native country after just seven months in Turin.

 

João Mario has been valued €10m, while Porto will pay €15m plus €1m add-ons for Alberto Costa. ............

 

Porto’s domestic rivals Sporting CP had been in talks with Juventus for Alberto Costa earlier this summer, but failed to reach an agreement with the Bianconeri.

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/joao-mario-juventus-medical-swap-deal-porto/

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Porto star lands in Turin to complete Juventus move

 

 

Juventus are on the cusp of announcing their third major signing of the summer, as Joao Mario has arrived in Turin. ............

 

As reported earlier today, the two clubs have swiftly managed to find an agreement over a double deal involving two right wingbacks.

 

Just six months following his transfer from Vitoria Guimaraes, Alberto Costa is set to return to Portugal through the gates of Porto who will pay €16 million for the 21-year-old.

 

Moreover, Joao Mario will be moving in the opposite direction. ............

 

On Wednesday evening, Juventus confirmed the arrival of Mario by posting a video showing him at the airport in Turin.

 

 

 

The Portuguese star is thus expected at the J-Medical Centre on Thursday morning to undergo the necessary medical tests. Once he gets the green light, he will head to the club’s headquarters to sign his contract and officially become a Juventus player. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/porto-star-joao-mario-lands-in-turin-to-complete-juventus-move-video/

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Joao Mario meets Juventus fans before medical tests

 

 

Portuguese defender João Mario has arrived at the J Medical to undergo medical tests with Serie A giants Juventus and signed autographs for the Bianconeri fans. ............

 

The 25-year-old landed in Turin on Wednesday evening to complete a player-plus cash swap deal involving Alberto Costa. ............

 

João Mario has been valued €10m, while Porto will pay €15m plus €1m add-ons for Alberto Costa. ............

 

 

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/video-joao-mario-juventus-fans-medical-tests/

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Joao Mario reveals the Juventus player who convinced him to join: “Excited to play with him”

 

 

New Juventus signing Joao Mario admits that Francisco Conceicao played an instrumental role in his move to Turin.

 

The two players know each other have played side by side at Porto. Curiously, they made the same switch in the space of 48 hours. ............

 

On Thursday, the Bianconeri announced the signing of Porto wingback Joao Mario on a deal worth €11.4 million, while Alberto Costa headed in the opposite direction, just six months following his move from Vitoria Guimaraes. ............

 

In his first interview as a Juventus player, Mario revealed how Conceicao convinced him to join him at Continassa after speaking highly about the club.

 

“Yes, I talked to Chico, and he spoke highly of the club and this city,” said the 25-year-old in his interview.

 

“When I talked to him, I immediately realised I had to come here, because he only said positive things about his experience. I’m really excited to play with him and all my other teammates.” ............

 

“When I started my career, I played as a winger due to my attacking style. Now, however, I play at right-back as I feel comfortable in this position.

 

“The fans can expect an attacking player who enjoys creating chances, providing assists, and scoring some goals if possible. And that’s what I hope to give.”

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/joao-mario-conceicao-convinced-join-juventus/

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“Porto fans celebrated” – Portuguese journalist reveals key difference between Alberto Costa & Joao Mario

 

 

A Bola journalist, Pascoal Sousa, explains what Juventus and Porto gained by swapping the services of Alberto Costa and Joao Mario. ............

 

While Juventus remain unsure whether or not their club got the better deal, Sousa claims that the Porto fanbase rejoiced, as Costa has been a longtime target for their club, and they were also competing for his signature with their blood rivals, Sporting CP.

 

“The deal was widely celebrated by Porto fans. Alberto was a highly sought-after player in January by both Porto and Sporting,” explained the Portuguese journalist in his interview.

 

“He’s young, has great potential, and defends better than João Mário.” ............

 

“However, João Mário is stronger in attack, more experienced, and has provided many assists. I imagine a great partnership with Francisco Conceição. I think both sides benefit from the exchange.

 

“João Mário won 11 trophies with Porto. He faded and, at the end of the campaign, as he needed a new and exciting challenge. Juve could be the right opportunity to help him return to the national team.

 

“He’s a winner. He’s humble, hard-working, and intense on the right flank. He developed as a winger, so he attacks better than he defends. His offensive intensity is his strong point. I believe he will win over Juve and the fans with his boldness in attack. He’s fearless and isn’t afraid of anything.” ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/difference-porto-juventus-alberto-costa-joao-mario/