Vitória eyeing Vasco stars, Tchê Tchê tops their wishlist | OneFootball

Vasco may undergo a restructuring process in its squad during this transfer window. While seeking reinforcements for the defense, the management is also working on the departure of players who have lost their place or whose salaries are considered high for their current performance on the field. In this scenario, Vitória emerges as a likely destination for names familiar to the Vasco fans.

The club from Bahia has shown concrete interest in signing the midfielder Tchê Tchê, one of the team leaders, but who is experiencing an unstable technical phase. The news, brought by journalist Lucas Pedrosa, is the stance of Vasco's management: there is no opposition to his departure. On the contrary, Vasco indicates that it is willing to negotiate, which could facilitate a positive outcome for the Salvador team.

To help fans understand the football department's movements, we detail below the reasons leading Vasco to let go of experienced players and how Vitória's interest could turn into a "package" of reinforcements.

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Vitória is interested in Tchê Tchê and Vasco facilitates his departure

Vitória's interest in Tchê Tchê is not just a probe; it is a search for experience for the Série A competition. The midfielder is seen by the Bahia team as a fundamental piece to support the midfield. From Vasco's side, the view is pragmatic. With the rise of young academy players, like JP, and the consolidation of other players in the sector, along with a serious injury last year, the player has long lost his "untouchable" status.

Vasco's management understands that the player's departure would represent a significant relief in the payroll, freeing up budget space for targeted reinforcements, such as the much-desired left-back. Therefore, if Vitória's offer is financially reasonable or involves a fair salary arrangement, the Giant of the Hill will not put obstacles in the way of the player's release.

Tchê Tchê has lost his place at Vasco – Photo: Thiago Ribeiro/AGIF

David and Hugo Moura are also on the radar of the Bahia club

The negotiation between the clubs may not be limited to just Tchê Tchê. Vitória maintains a long-standing desire to have forward David, a player who is identified with the Bahia club (where he was developed). David is a useful piece in Vasco's squad, but he is also not non-negotiable, especially if the offer involves purchase or loan with full salary payment.

Additionally, another name that has entered the list of potential departures is midfielder Hugo Moura. Despite having a good year in 2024, the player has not managed to establish himself as an absolute starter and has faced criticism from part of the fans since last year. Vasco has included Hugo Moura in the list of "negotiables," signaling to the market — and to Vitória itself — that it is open to hearing proposals.

Hugo Moura faces a lot of criticism from the fans – Photo: Fillipe Alves/Agência F8/Gazeta Press

Restructuring aims to balance Fernando Diniz's squad

These departures are part of a larger plan by Admar Lopes and Pedrinho. The goal is to "clean" the squad of players who are inconsistent or underperforming, refreshing the locker room for the continuation of 2026. The internal assessment is that the group needs more competitiveness and hunger for the game.

Releasing players like Tchê Tchê and Hugo Moura would allow coach Fernando Diniz to work with a more streamlined and focused group, as well as give more minutes to the youngsters who are eager to play. Conversations with Vitória are ongoing, and the coming days will be decisive in determining who stays and who leaves the Hill.

David is another who might leave the Hill – Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

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