Eyeing Europe, Vasco await windfall from likely Andrey Santos sale | OneFootball

Vasco may be graced with an unexpected financial injection coming directly from the European market. Midfielder Andrey Santos has become a priority target for Manchester United for the 2026/27 season. According to information from the English portal TEAMtalk, the possible negotiation with Chelsea would involve huge sums and directly impact the coffers of the São Januário club.

The management of the London team has set the player's market value at 20 million pounds, an amount equivalent to R$ 280 million at the current exchange rate. Through FIFA's solidarity mechanism, the Rio de Janeiro team is assured the right to receive 2.5% of the total value of any international transfer for being the player's training institution. In practice, the completion of the sale would yield about R$ 7 million net for the club.

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Highlight and affirmation in the Premier League

The midfielder was professionally revealed by the Gigante da Colina in the 2021 season and reached his peak in the country in 2022, when he scored eight goals in 36 matches played. He was crucial for Vasco's promotion to Serie A that season.

The current scenario in the Premier League shows a more mature athlete adapted to the European rhythm. In the 2025/26 season, the youngster participated in 34 games, recording one goal and four assists. His performance caught the attention of rivals after the young player secured an undisputed starting position in six of the last seven matches for the Blues.

The player had already worked with the current Chelsea coach during his loan spell at Strasbourg, in France. This mutual trust factor strongly contributed to his stay and high performance on the field in England this year. However, the London management is open to hearing official proposals that meet the established financial threshold.

Manchester United considers the signing of a midfielder as an absolute urgency and evaluates the Brazilian as one of the best market options, appearing on the list alongside fellow compatriot Bruno Guimarães, a standout for Newcastle and the Brazilian National Team.

Relief in Vasco's current management accounts

For the management led by president Pedrinho, the completion of this deal in Europe represents the entry of extra million-dollar resources without the need for any hassle with direct negotiations. The sudden increase in internal cash flow could be immediately used to facilitate the arrival of new reinforcements.

The amount would ease the signing of players demanded by coach Renato Gaúcho, helping in the process of assembling and qualifying the squad for the heavy sequence of the national calendar.

Andrey Santos during his time at Vasco da Gama – Photo: Thiago Ribeiro/AGIF

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