Claudio Spinelli agrees terms with Vasco, del Valle set striker’s price | OneFootball

Vasco has advanced in negotiations to sign Claudio Spinelli, forward for Independiente del Valle. The player has already given the green light for the deal, accepted the proposed salary terms, and would join the club earning less than half of Pablo Vegetti's salary.

With an agreement in place with the player, the negotiation now depends exclusively on the response from the Ecuadorian club to the purchase offer presented by Vasco, which foresees payment in 2027. This information was reported exclusively by our friends at Atenção Vascaínos.

Del Valle resists and makes a high demand

Independiente del Valle was not receptive to Vasco's initial proposal, which was structured as a loan, and made it clear that they prefer a permanent sale. Internally, the Ecuadorian club indicated that they want around US$ 3 million (approximately R$ 15.5 million) to release the forward.

The Vasco board considers the amount high and is trying to unlock the deal with an alternative format, either through installment payments or with performance-based clauses. Vasco's approach is to maintain financial caution, in line with the 2026 budget and the restrictions imposed by judicial recovery.

Spinelli remains a priority for Vasco

The Argentine forward has pleased the board since the matches between Vasco and Independiente del Valle in the 2025 Copa Sudamericana, when he scored goals in both knockout games and was decisive in eliminating Vasco.

At the beginning of the year, a Brazilian agent offered the player to Vasco, who analyzed the conditions, approved the name internally, and formalized the proposal last Tuesday. Even with Del Valle's resistance, the club keeps Spinelli as one of the main market options to strengthen the attack.

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Standout in Ecuadorian football draws attention

Claudio Spinelli is experiencing the best moment of his career since joining Independiente del Valle at the start of 2025. In his first full season with the club, the forward scored 28 goals in 52 matches, ranking among the top scorers on the continent.

In addition to impressive numbers, the Argentine stood out for decisive performances in national and international competitions, which caught the attention of Vasco, who is looking to increase the firepower of the team led by Fernando Diniz.

Claudio Spinelli's career trajectory

Born in Buenos Aires on June 21, 1997, Spinelli began his career in the youth ranks of Tigre. Despite performing well in the youth setup, he had few opportunities in the first team.

In 2017, he gained prominence at San Martín de San Juan, where he scored seven goals in 13 games. His performance led him to European football, with stints at Genoa and Crotone in Italy, though without much continuity.

Afterwards, he gained experience with Argentinos Juniors, Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, as well as international spells at clubs in Slovenia (NK Koper), Ukraine (Oleksandriya), Uruguay (Deportivo Maldonado and Defensor Sporting), and Israel (Bnei Sakhnin).

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Offensive explosion at Independiente del Valle

Signed by Del Valle in January 2025, Spinelli quickly surpassed all his previous career records. In just the first eight months, he scored 17 goals in 32 matches.

One of the most remarkable moments was his hat-trick against Deportivo Cuenca in the 2025 LigaPro, which earned him the player of the round award.

In the 2025 Copa Sudamericana, the forward gained notoriety by scoring three goals against Vasco itself, two in the 4-0 rout in the first leg and one in the 1-1 draw in Rio de Janeiro, eliminating the Rio club from the competition.

Claudio Spinelli's career numbers

Contract situation

Claudio Spinelli is under contract with Independiente del Valle until December 2027. The Ecuadorian club paid about €194,000 to Defensor Sporting to sign him at the start of 2025.

The long contract and his goal-scoring form mean the negotiation requires caution, but Vasco remains optimistic after reaching an agreement with the player and is awaiting Del Valle's decision to move forward with the deal.

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