Brazilian Winger João Victor Signs Four-Year Deal with Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Hapoel Be'er Sheva officially signed Brazilian winger João Victor to a four-year contract on July 5, 2026. The 22-year-old will join the team's training camp in Poland and expressed excitement about starting a new chapter in his career, praising the warm welcome from the coaching staff and teammates. He looks forward to preparing for upcoming challenges and meeting the club's fans.

The transfer deal reportedly cost Hapoel Be'er Sheva 1.7 million euros plus 20% of any future sale, making it the club's second-largest transfer after the acquisition of Dia Saba. João Victor joins fellow summer signings Itay Rotman, Marko Wolf, and Niv Yehoshua as the team's fourth new player this season.

João Victor currently plays for Hungarian club Zalaegerszeg, where he scored 9 goals and provided 6 assists in 38 appearances last season. Born on April 27, 2004, in São Luís, Brazil, he began his career with Nautico and Ceará, including a loan spell at Japan's FC Osaka. He moved to Hungary last summer for 200,000 euros after a strong season in Ceará's senior team.

Initially set to join Polish side Górnik Zabrze for 1.5 million euros, Hapoel Be'er Sheva intervened and secured the transfer, partly due to the future sale percentage clause. The club views João Victor as a long-term investment with high potential, reflecting his promising performances in Brazil and Hungary.

This signing highlights Hapoel Be'er Sheva's ambition to strengthen its squad with young talent capable of contributing immediately and potentially generating future transfer profits.