Overview
- Sporting Clube São João de Ver announced Alves as a socio‑proprietor after he acquired half of the club’s SAD, calling his arrival a boost of vision and ambition.
- Multiple Portuguese reports say he is considering registering to play from January to season’s end, though no playing contract has been published.
- Media accounts indicate the investor group plans for Alves to acquire the remaining shares after the 2025–26 campaign.
- São João de Ver competes in Portugal’s third tier (Liga 3), is based in Santa Maria da Feira, and operates under the SAD corporate structure common in the country.
- Alves last played professionally in January 2023 with Pumas, his earlier conviction was annulled by Catalonia’s high court in March 2025, and he holds a UEFA A coaching license.