João Costa

Central Defender - LNZ
8 Feb 2027
Monday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 1 Transfers Relations Events 11 Awards Matches History

Events

11

  1. Struggling to settle into the squad

    Serious
    Cause
    The settling-in period at a new club is the bigger picture. The language gap is making integration harder.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.

  2. No natural role in the current formation

    Serious
    Cause
    His preferred position simply isn't in the current shape.

  3. Personality clash with Oleksandr Drambaiev

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  4. Personality clash with Denys Kuzyk

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  5. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    LNZ

  6. Free transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Released by mutual agreement
    Who
    Board

  7. Contract expired — became a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Estoril Praia →

  8. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $190.9K/y

  9. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $238.7K/y
    Who
    Pinto Hugo

  10. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $238.7K/y

  11. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Well below squad average
    Who
    Pinto Hugo