| P | # | Player | Born | Height | Weight | Contract | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | André Vilas Boas | 1983-06-04 | 183 | 80 | 2017-06-30 |
| Date | Player | From | To | Status | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.Jan | Alhassan Wakaso (M) | Rio Ave FC | FC Lorient | Confirmed | |
| 30.Jun | William Jebor (F) | S.D Ponferradina | Rio Ave FC | Confirmed | |
| 23.Jun | Diego Lopes (M) | Kayserispor | Rio Ave FC | Confirmed | |
| 21.Jun | André Vilas Boas (M) | Rio Ave FC | Rio Ave FC | Extension | |
| 22.Jul | Diego Lopes (M) | Rio Ave FC | Kayserispor | Confirmed | |
| 6.Jun | Alhassan Wakaso (M) | Rio Ave FC | Toulouse FC | Doubtful | |
| 2.Sep | Filipe Augusto (M) | Rio Ave FC | Valencia CF | Confirmed | |
| 19.Jul | Fabinho (M) | Rio Ave FC | AS Monaco FC | Confirmed | |
| 27.Dec | Bebé (F) | Manchester United | Rio Ave FC | Confirmed |