Beşiktaş to sign Joao Mario
Continuing its transfer efforts, Beşiktaş is preparing to add Joao Mario to its squad. Having reached an agreement with Benfica, the black-and-white club will bring its new player to Istanbul today.
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The black-and-white club, looking to add a winger to its squad, has found the player it was looking for in Portugal.
Beşiktaş has reached a happy ending in the Joao Mario transfer.
As negotiations between Beşiktaş and Benfica concluded positively, Beşiktaş's winger reinforcement is Joao Mario.
The player is planned to be brought to Istanbul today and included in the Europa League squad.
CAN PLAY IN MIDFIELD AND ON THE WING
Joao Mario, who is expected to be Beşiktaş's new signing, can play on the wings despite his primary position being central midfield.
The 31-year-old star, who grew up in the Porto youth academy, has played for Sporting, Vitoria Setubal, Inter, West Ham, and Benfica in his career.
Mario, whose current market value is shown as 4 million euros, has played in 2 matches in the Portuguese League this season.
Joao Mario has also worn the Portugal national team jersey 56 times, scoring 3 goals.