Cuiabano draws Saudi interest but prioritises Vasco stay | OneFootball

Cuiabano is attracting interest from Saudi Arabia, but the left-back prefers to remain at Vasco, with the club prioritising his stay.

According to PaponaColina, three Saudi clubs have tracked him for about a month, sending an intermediary to watch his last two matches and to gauge Nottingham Forest’s terms for a possible bid in the December to January window.

The player has signalled no interest in moving abroad, with his family settled in Rio de Janeiro. Vasco hold a 10 million euro purchase option, around R$ 58.5 million.

President Pedrinho has spoken directly with the defender and has made his continuity a top priority. The board are exploring a loan extension or financing a permanent deal to secure defensive stability.

Wearing number 23, he started fast under Renato Gaúcho, producing five direct goal contributions early on. A medical issue then sidelined him for one month under coach Pedro Emanuel, when Lucas Piton filled in, before he reclaimed his starting place once fully fit.

Vasco’s staff rate him as Brazilian Série A calibre at the top end, citing a rare blend of athleticism and technique, and projecting further tactical development with regular minutes.

With the board’s shielding and his immediate rejection of an Arab-market move, attention remains on the season’s run-in and cup knockouts. The club plan to align with investors to keep the left-back and build a more balanced, competitive side.

Source: PaponaColina

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