Cheeky move against rivals? Vasco join race for £15m star | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama is keeping a close eye on the market movements for 2026 and has set its sights on a high-profile name. According to journalist Ekrem Konur, the club is closely monitoring the situation of defender Nino, currently at Zenit in Russia.

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Astronomical figures and competition

The negotiation, however, is considered complex and expensive. The Russian club is asking for around 15 million euros (approximately R$ 92 million at the current exchange rate) to release the defender. Besides the high price, Vasco faces tough competition.

Galatasaray from Turkey has the Brazilian on its wish list. In Brazil, Cruzeiro and Fluminense (the player’s former club) are also monitoring the athlete. Zenit has already stated that selling the defender is not a priority at the moment.

The profile that pleases Vasco

Nino, an Olympic champion with stints in the national team, fits the technical leadership profile that Vasco seeks for its defense. The board believes that bringing in a player of this caliber would raise the level of Fernando Diniz’s team.

Despite monitoring the situation, the Gigante da Colina is aware of the financial difficulties involved in the operation. The club is waiting for the next moves in the market to see if there will be room for a real bid or if the player will remain in Europe.

Nino interests Vasco – Photo: Zenit/Disclosure

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