Vasco plan targeted window amid tight budget and SAF sale talks | OneFootball

According to PaponaColina, Vasco have begun planning for the second transfer window with a tight budget as they try to rescue their 2026 season. More than R$ 100 million was invested in the first half of the year.

Although funds were set aside for the second half, director of football Admar Lopes and president Pedrinho are targeting specific profiles, notably players whose contracts expire at the end of June, along with loans or structured, instalment deals. A master sponsorship with SportingBet is set to bring R$ 25 million over the remaining six months of 2026, within an agreement running until the end of 2027.

A step change in spending hinges on progress over the sale of Vasco SAF, with advanced talks ongoing with businessman Marcos Lamacchia over a transfer of 90% of the football department’s assets.

Parties are still fine-tuning contractual clauses before signing a Memorandum of Understanding, which would formalise the intention to purchase Vasco SAF. The key sticking point concerns how extraordinary football revenues are handled. The club wants proceeds from player sales to be reinvested in full in signings or structural improvements, including renewals or upgrades to existing contracts.

Lamacchia does not accept that obligation as drafted, though those involved believe a compromise will be reached soon.

The matter is being treated with urgency at São Januário given Vasco’s precarious position in the Campeonato Brasileiro, and the need to strengthen the squad and support the coaching staff.

Once the memorandum is signed, a first cash injection from the prospective buyer is planned immediately for this window, focused solely on reinforcements.

Source: PaponaColina