Vasco look to offload two players in the market | OneFootball

Vasco has begun backstage movements for possible adjustments to the squad. According to journalist Lucas Pedrosa, the club is seeking the market to negotiate Hugo Moura and Tchê Tchê, two players who have been targets of questioning at the start of the season. The evaluation involves both technical and strategic aspects, considering recent performance, football planning, and the need for squad replacement.

The situation of the two athletes, however, is treated differently internally. While Hugo Moura lost space with the coaching staff after fluctuations and episodes of indiscipline throughout 2025, Tchê Tchê faces strong external pressure, mainly from the fans, who demand more intensity and efficiency on the field. The scenario reinforces that, even with good results in the Campeonato Carioca, Vasco remains attentive to the market and open to specific adjustments for the continuation of the season.

Hugo Moura's Moment at Vasco

Hugo Moura is going through a delicate moment at Vasco. Despite reaching the symbolic mark of 100 matches with the cross-maltese jersey at the beginning of the 2026 season, the midfielder lost space and prestige internally. The player has come to be seen as negotiable by the coaching staff and the football department, who have been seeking the market for a possible exit early this year.

Signed in 2024, Hugo quickly established himself in a needy sector of the squad and even became an absolute starter at different times. In 2025, he played 61 matches, the highest number of games in his career in a single season. However, the high playing time was accompanied by constant fluctuations, failures in decisive moments, and episodes of indiscipline that weighed negatively on his internal evaluation.

Revealed by Flamengo, the number 25 alternated good performances with below-expected displays. On several occasions, he ended up marked by avoidable expulsions, careless tackles, and defensive reading errors that left the team exposed. These incidents made the midfielder go from a solution to a problem in part of the fans' and club's evaluation.

Even being used also as an improvised defender by Fernando Diniz, Hugo Moura could not turn this versatility into defensive security. With 3 goals and 7 assists in almost two years at the club, the offensive balance did not compensate for the recurring failures in the defensive aspect. Given this, Vasco understands that there are more qualified options in the market for the role and evaluates proposals should interesting opportunities arise.

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Hugo Moura in Botafogo vs. Vasco — Photo: Thiago Ribeiro/AGIF

Tchê Tchê under Fan Pressure and in Question in the Squad

If Hugo Moura faces internal questioning, Tchê Tchê is experiencing a moment of strong external pressure, especially from the fans. Even in the 3-0 victory over Boavista in Bacaxá, the veteran was one of the main targets of criticism, much more for individual performance than for the collective result.

During the match, Tchê Tchê missed a clear chance in the small area still in the first half and, in the second half, made a passing error in midfield that led to a dangerous attack from the opponent. These incidents reignited a recurring discourse in the stands and on social media: the alleged lack of intensity and “hunger to win” from the player.

The criticisms were harsh and direct. Fans questioned his attitude on the field, pointing out indolence, slowness in decisions, and little aggressiveness in decisive moments. The general perception is that, in more demanding games — such as the debut in the Brazilian Championship — such errors can cost Vasco dearly.

Internally, the club also monitors the athlete's situation. Although he has experience and has been an important piece at other times in his career, Tchê Tchê is not considered non-negotiable. The management analyzes each case of the bench players, taking into account available replacements, recent performance, and financial impact.

Thus, even with victories in the Campeonato Carioca, the scenario makes it clear that positive results do not erase individual alerts. Both Hugo Moura and Tchê Tchê symbolize a Vasco in transition: competitive in the short term, but still seeking fine adjustments to elevate the squad's level throughout the season.

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Tche Tche, Vasco player, during the match against Botafogo, in São Januário, for the 2025 Campeonato Carioca (Photo: Thiago Ribeiro/AGIF)

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