Joao Victor Set to Join Hapoel Be'er Sheva in Record €1.7 Million Transfer

International transfer journalist Rudy Galetti reported on July 2, 2026, that 22-year-old left winger Joao Victor is poised to join Hapoel Be'er Sheva from Hungarian club Zalaegerszeg (ZTE) in a major deal. The Israeli club is expected to pay €1.7 million plus 20% of any future transfer fee, making it the second-largest signing in the club's history after Dia Saba. If finalized, Victor will be Hapoel Be'er Sheva's third summer signing, alongside Marco Wolf and Niv Yehoshua.

Born on April 27, 2004, in Sao Luis, Brazil, Victor began his career in the youth teams of Nautico and Ceara, eventually playing four years for Ceara's senior team. He also spent a season on loan at FC Osaka in Japan. Last summer, he transferred to Zalaegerszeg for €200,000, where he scored 9 goals and provided 6 assists in 38 appearances across all competitions. Both Brazilian and Hungarian sources describe him as a high-potential player who has yet to fully realize his abilities.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva's willingness to invest a significant sum after just one European season indicates they view Victor as a long-term asset with potential resale value. The club aims to strengthen its squad with young talent as it prepares for upcoming competitions.