Beyond Rayan: Vasco could cash in on another young gem | OneFootball

The rise of midfielder Cauan Barros at Vasco has been meteoric and is already attracting interest from the European market. The 20-year-old player, who has become a true "talisman" for the team, has received recent inquiries. The management, although keen to keep the player, does not rule out a negotiation in 2026 if a substantial offer is presented.

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Player's market value skyrockets in 2025

The growth of Cauan Barros is reflected in his valuation. At the beginning of the season, Cruzeiro attempted to sign him for just R$ 800,000. Today, the internal assessment at Vasco is that the midfielder could fetch figures close to R$ 100 million, a leap that proves his excellent performance.

The player's good moment is a direct bet by Fernando Diniz. It was the coach who requested the early return of the player, who was on loan to América-MG. Since his return, Barros has gained the coach's trust and stood out for his marking ability and dynamism.

Barros is already attracting interest from international clubs – Photo: Daniel Ramalho/CRVG

'Talisman' of invincibility and calm for the future

Besides his technical quality, Cauan Barros carries an impressive record: in the eight matches he started, Vasco did not lose. Despite the interest, the management is not expected to rush. The idea is to wait for the next transfer window to evaluate the offers. Alongside Rayan, Barros is seen as one of the club's main assets to generate significant revenue in 2026.

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