In a January market that had more focus on exits than entries, Rio Ave reinforced itself on the last day with two attacking players, in addition to the central defender Gustavo Mancha, from Olympiakos, e do lateral Leonardo is Blind. The most notable of the front men is Tamble Monteiro, Portimonense's great sensation in the II League, who signs a contract with the Vilacondense club until 2030. Tamble, a 25-year-old Guinean international, has stood out in recent seasons with Portimonense, scoring 20 goals in just over 50 games. Tamble Monteiro is from Rio Ave FC! 🤩#WeRoamTogether #TambleMonteiro #rioavefc pic.twitter.com/DrfdK4AAY1 — Rio Ave FC (@rioave_FC) February 3, 2026 Spaniard Jalen Blesa arrives from Italy, coming from Cesena. He is 24 years old and signed a contract valid until 2030 with the Vilacondense club. He preferably acts as a striker, but can also play on the right flank. In Italy's second division he participated in 22 games, scoring four goals and one assist. The forward also has spells at Dinamo Batumi, from Georgia, Universitatea Craiova, from Romania, FK Prishtina, Rahoveci and Istogu, from Kosovo, and Arlesey Town, from England. Jalen Blesa 🟢⚪️#WeRoamTogether #JalenBlesa #rioavefc pic.twitter.com/MtA5XODpHw — Rio Ave FC (@rioave_FC) February 2, 2026
