Front page of the Football News: Guga is unwilling to renew his contract with Guoan due to family and other reasons, and is preparing to return to Europe

Hupu reported on November 20 that according to the latest report from Pedro Casteleiro, a reporter from one of the three major Portuguese newspapers, Guga will leave China two years later.

In January 2024, the Portuguese player left Avi River and permanently transferred to Beijing Guoan. Now, in 2026, he is ready to return to Europe, including to Portugal where he played for River Ave, Famalicao and Benfica (where he started his career).

The midfielder's contract with Beijing Guoan is about to expire on December 31, 2025. The club wanted to renew his contract, but this was not the player's wish as he had recently become a father.

Therefore, he will become a free agent in the winter transfer window in January 2026 and accept offers from other clubs.

In two stable seasons in Asian football, Guga scored 10 goals and contributed 9 assists in 62 games. This year was the best season of his career: 5 goals and 6 assists in 33 games.

However, Beijing Guoan still has two AFC Champions League 2 group matches to play, and they still have a chance to advance. In addition, they will also participate in the FA Cup final against Henan team on December 6.

This is likely to be the first title the 28-year-old has won in China before he leaves China on December 11.