£82m clause: English club move for Rayan with unusual condition | OneFootball

The spectacular season of Rayan at Vasco continues to attract the attention of European football. After Real Madrid's interest, now it's the Premier League's turn to knock on São Januário's door. According to journalist Bruno Andrade from UOL, Crystal Palace has initiated the first contacts to try to sign the 19-year-old Vasco gem.

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Long-term strategy

The London club has devised a different strategy to try to beat the competition. The idea of the English is to negotiate and close the deal now, securing preference for the athlete, but to complete the physical transfer only in June 2026.

This model would allow Vasco to count on its top scorer for another half season, something that pleases the sports management, which sees Rayan as a key player for the first goals of the next year.

Rayan has a million-euro shield

However, taking the striker away from Colina will not be cheap. Vasco acted quickly recently and renewed the player's contract until December 2028, setting a release clause of 80 million euros (approximately R$ 517 million).

With the athlete contractually protected and valued for his performance on the field, the Cruz-Maltino has the upper hand in negotiations. It remains to be seen if Crystal Palace, a team of lesser expression compared to the giants also eyeing the player, will have the firepower to entice the athlete and convince the Rio club.

The player has been decisive in the Cruz-Maltina jersey – Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

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