Claudio Spinelli drops down pecking order, could leave Vasco in 2027 | OneFootball

Claudio Spinelli is living a contradiction at Vasco. The team’s second-leading scorer, the Argentine has lost ground as competition increased and has become part of the discussion over staying in 2027 after the reduction in the foreign-player limit.

RTI Esporte Agency has learned that Claudio Spinelli is among the players who could leave the SAF at the end of the season. The Argentine has fallen in the attacking pecking order and is now competing for minutes with recent signings.

Vasco has 11 players born outside Brazil and will need to reduce that number with the change planned by the CBF for 2027. The situation makes the evaluation of foreign players a strategic part of building the next squad.

Claudio Spinelli, therefore, will not be assessed only by the seven goals scored in 35 matches. His performance, usage, and the available space in the attacking unit will be considered by the coaching staff and the board.

Competition changed the situation

The arrival of new forwards directly changed the Argentine’s situation. Facundo Colidio and Bruno Duarte have taken up space in the battle, while David Correa has also been used by Pedro Emanuel in certain attacking roles.

One of the clearest signs of this change came in the 2-0 win over Santa Fe at São Januário Stadium. Even with a lineup featuring several reserves, Claudio Spinelli did not come on during the match.

Against Grêmio, Claudio Spinelli was not even included in the squad due to a technical decision. There was room for one more foreign player among those called up, reinforcing that his loss of space is tied to sporting evaluation and competition within the squad.

Brenner’s return increases competition

The situation could become even tighter in the coming weeks. Brenner is expected to return at the beginning of October after recovering from a left foot injury. His return will add another option to the attack and is likely to increase the competition for minutes.

Despite the recent difficulties, Claudio Spinelli still holds a relevant place in Vasco’s numbers. The striker has played 35 matches, scored seven goals, and contributed one assist since arriving at the club.

The signing also represented a significant investment. Vasco paid US$2.4 million, around R$12.5 million at the exchange rate at the time, to sign him from Independiente del Valle. His contract runs until December 2028.

The length of the contract prevents any potential departure from being treated merely as a consequence of performance. If Vasco decides to negotiate the Argentine, it will also have to assess an operation involving the investment already made.

The Argentine center-forward remains an option in the squad, but the final stretch of the season will be important in defining his future. His performance could weigh on Vasco’s decision regarding his stay in 2027.

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