Diego Carlos keen on Vasco move, Fenerbahçe still hurdle | OneFootball

Diego Carlos wants to join Vasco, but Fenerbahçe remain the key hurdle while he is still under contract. According to Globo.com, the 33-year-old defender knows the salary framework and is keen to play at São Januário, though talks are not close to a conclusion.

He is out of Fenerbahçe’s plans as the club must trim its foreign contingent to sign others, in Türkiye a club can register 14 overseas players and the Istanbul side currently have more than 20. Both parties are open to a release, but the player’s stance has caused internal friction.

On the day Fenerbahçe faced Strum Graz in Champions League qualifying, the Brazilian posted a video of himself resting in a hotel. He is not currently integrated into daily first-team activities.

Vasco are watching the situation and will only proceed if he can terminate his deal and arrive on a free. The hierarchy see him as a primary target at centre-back, but do not intend to pay a significant fee for a 33-year-old with a recent injury record.

Como, where he spent last season on loan, are also interested, viewing him as squad cover for potential departures. Vasco’s proposal offers a leading role within the current squad build, which appealed to the player and his representatives.

For now, the Rio club are monitoring and waiting on his future with Fenerbahçe. There is a positive signal between player and Vasco, but key steps cannot follow while he remains tied to the Turkish club.

Source: Globo.com

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