Tondela announced the contract extension with João Afonso, who will remain with the club until June 2027. The central defender is about to enter his third season with Tondela.

What changed?

João Afonso expressed his happiness to continue with Tondela. “I'm naturally satisfied to continue with CD Tondela. I'm about to enter my third season with the club, but it feels like I've been here longer, which is a sign of how well I feel here”.

Next steps

Tondela's team, now coached by Ricardo Costa, returns to work with medical exams, which will take place at Hospital CUF, in Viseu. | Date | Opponent | | --- | --- | | July 15 | Varzim SC | | July 19 | CD Nacional | | July 22 | Académica de Coimbra | | July 25 | Beira-Mar SC and FC Famalicão | | July 29 | SC S. João Ver | | August 1 | Rio Ave FC |

Tondela currently occupies the 17th place in the Primeira Liga, with 28 points in 34 games, and a goal difference of -28. The last result was a 3-1 loss to Arouca, on May 16, 2026.