Contract extension on track: Vasco make progress in talks to keep Rayan

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·23 October 2025

Contract extension on track: Vasco make progress in talks to keep Rayan

Vasco is close to securing the stay of its main rising star. Rayan, 19 years old, is enjoying a great season and is in advanced negotiations to renew his contract until 2028. The forward’s current deal runs until December 2026, but the club wants to extend the duration and adjust the financial terms.

After the draw for the home and away legs of the Copa do Brasil semifinals this Wednesday (22), the club’s executive football director, Admar Lopes, confirmed that the talks are well underway.

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“Regarding Rayan, we control what we can do, which is to make every effort to renew. The conversations are advanced and things are going well, both with the family, the agents, and the player. We are confident that, in the coming weeks or by the end of the year, we will be able to complete this renewal, because it is also the player’s wish,” said the director. + Will Puma renew? Vasco makes decision about the fullback’s future Rayan celebrates Vasco’s goal in the derby against Fluminense — Photo: André Durão / ge

The new proposal includes a salary increase and a higher release clause, aiming to protect Vasco from possible approaches by international clubs.

“A renewal for a player with this impact is to increase everything — the financial terms, the contract duration, and the release clause. To protect Vasco da Gama,” added Admar.

With 16 goals this season — 11 of them in the Brazilian Championship — Rayan has established himself as one of the most important names in the squad since coach Fernando Diniz arrived.

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