The transfer of Joao Lameira has reached an impasse » The latest details from the negotiations

For the Portuguese midfielder, the 15th-place team in the Ekstraklasa had submitted a financial proposal of 500,000 euros, but the talks have not progressed further, so the player is expected at the team's reunion.

Talks for the transfer of Joao Lameira have stalled

At the Steel since the summer of 2023, Joao Lameira made 78 appearances in the red-white-blue shirt over three seasons, scoring 5 goals and providing two assists.

In the current season, the captain of the Danubians had consistently good developments, which propelled him into the sights of FCSB, respectively Rapid.

Joao Lameira could stay at Oțelul Galati in 2026. Photo: Imago

The people of Galați are waiting for a final answer from Widzew in the first days of January. Otherwise, the Lusitanian will be available to Laszlo Balint for the winter training camp. Meanwhile, the Poles have transferred another midfielder of a similar profile, Danish Lukas Lerager, free of contract after parting with Copenhagen.

750,000of euros is Joao Lameira's market share, according to transfermarkt

In the Superliga 2025-2026, Lameira decided the match against Universitatea Craiova, 1-0, and two stages later achieved a double in the categorical success, 4-0, with Metaloglobus. The Portuguese also contributed to the chapter of decisive assists, providing one in the victory with Unirea Slobozia, 3-0, and another in the one with CFR Cluj, 4-1.

Formed at the academies of Sporting Lisbon and FC Porto, the midfielder later played two seasons at Torreense, in the lower leagues. The transfer to the first league of Russia, to Baltika, followed, but the experience was not a successful one, so in the summer of 2023 he arrived free of contract at Oțelul Galati.

He has plans with the Steel in 2026 as well

In an interview published on the club's social platforms, at the end of the year, Joao Lameira gave a grateful speech, stating that he has common goals with Oțelul Galati.

“It was a very good year, I think, for the club, for me personally and for all the players who were here. And next year we want to maintain this level. Last year was very good for us in the spring, we finished the championship well.

This year we changed the team a lot, a lot of new players, from Portugal and I think it's good, it's good for me, because of course I like to have players here who speak my language. But I think they bring even more quality to the team to make it a very good season,” said Lameira.

Asked about a possible departure, the Portuguese replied: “I can't say anything. We'll see what happens, what's best for me and the club, and then we'll make a decision. I hope we can maintain this level. We are doing a lot of good things and we need to take this further next year. And if possible, let's make it even better. Because every day we can be better at something. That is my wish for the coming year.”

I just want to thank all the supporters so far. We need them. It is very important for us when they are with us in the stadium and we feel their support. I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
– Joao Lameira, Oțelul Galati midfielder