Deal done, player leaves Vasco for move abroad | OneFootball

The departure boat from Vasco da Gama gained another confirmed passenger this Thursday (15). The saga involving the future of Leandrinho has come to an end with a definitive outcome: the club has finalized the sale of the left-back to international football. According to journalist Venê Casagrande, the player’s destination will be Al Sharjah, from the United Arab Emirates.

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Behind the scenes of the negotiation

The negotiations progressed so quickly that they impacted the team’s preparation routine. In yesterday’s training session (14), Leandrinho even started the activities, but was pulled out in the middle of the session by the coaching staff, signaling that the sale was imminent and the club did not want to risk an injury.

The farewell schedule is already set: the player is expected to travel next Tuesday to undergo medical exams and sign a contract valid for three years with his new team.

Divergence of plans within the Vasco team

Leandrinho’s departure involved an honest conversation with coach Fernando Diniz. The Vasco manager expressed his desire for the left-back to remain in the squad for the 2026 season, seeing potential in him to be part of the group.

However, the player’s wishes prevailed. Leandrinho made it clear that his priority was to have more opportunities and minutes on the field, something that neither the board nor the coaching staff could guarantee at São Januário given the competition in the position. Without the assurance of a starting spot, the financial and sporting proposal from Al Sharjah was the path chosen for the next stage of his career.

Leandrinho is on his way out – Photo: Thiago Ribeiro/AGIF

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