European clubs 'hungry' for Vasco's Rayan, check the asking price | OneFootball

The name of Rayan, forward for Vasco da Gama, has once again been circulating strongly in the European market. This time, the Portuguese newspaper A Bola highlighted the 19-year-old player as the “new Hulk”, alluding to the idol who shone for Porto between 2008 and 2013. The comparison arises amidst the growing valuation of the Vasco player, who reached a record value of 18 million euros (about R$ 111 million), according to data from the site Transfermarkt.

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Rayan, 19, is one of the highlights of Vasco in 2025. (Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco)

The figure marks the highest point of the forward's career, who has been establishing himself as one of the main promises of Brazilian football. In just over two years, Rayan saw his market value skyrocket — from 1.5 million euros, at the time of his debut at 16, to the current millionaire mark.

In Vasco de Fernando Diniz, the youngster became an absolute starter and an important piece in the offensive system. His performance on the field has been attracting attention, especially after the decisive performance in the 4-3 victory over Vitória last Sunday (5), when he scored two goals and demonstrated a new characteristic in his game: more presence in the area and efficiency in the finishes, leaving aside the long-distance shots that marked his start in the main team.

European interests and Vasco's plan

The growing visibility of the forward has aroused the interest of clubs from England, Italy, and Portugal, who continue to monitor his evolution. To protect itself from a possible bid, Vasco acted quickly and renewed Rayan's contract until the end of 2026, with a significant increase in the termination clause — whose value was not officially disclosed, but is considered high within the market.

The board understands that the player is one of the main assets of the squad and bets on his continuous appreciation. “Rayan represents the future of the club, both sportingly and financially,” commented an internal source.

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Rayan, Vasco's forward, attracts the attention of European clubs. (Photo: Jorge Rodrigues/AGIF)

“New Hulk”: power and maturity

According to A Bola, the nickname “new Hulk” is justified not only by physical strength and explosion, but also by the tactical evolution of the Vasco player. The outlet highlighted that Rayan has been winning more aerial duels (37) than completing dribbles (23), demonstrating maturity in his style of play and greater collective understanding.

The Portuguese newspaper also recalled the trajectory of Hulk, an idol at Porto, where he played 170 matches, scored 77 goals and gave 51 assists. Just like the former Brazilian national team striker, Rayan stands out as a player of power and personality, attributes increasingly valued in European football.

With the eyes of the Old Continent turned towards São Januário, Vasco knows that it will be difficult to contain the harassment. But, for now, the plan is clear: hold on to the “new Hulk” as long as possible — and reap the benefits of a talent that promises to go far.

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