Former Vasco midfielder Rodrigo leaves Nacional-AM on eve of Série D play-off | OneFootball

Nacional-AM have lost midfielder Rodrigo on the eve of their Série D play-off first leg against CSA.

According to Globo.com, he has rescinded his contract and is no longer in Thiago Gomes's squad. The first leg is on Thursday 27 at 21:00 Brasília time at Arena da Amazônia.

He helped win the Campeonato Amazonense, ending a 10-year wait, and also featured in the Copa Norte, Copa do Brasil and Série D.

He made 28 appearances with one assist, starting regularly before losing his place in recent weeks.

His last game was the 0-0 draw with Araguaína on 28 June in the second phase of Série D.

A Vasco youth product, Rodrigo spent 10 seasons there, lifting the Copa do Brasil Sub-20 and Supercopa do Brasil Sub-20.

He debuted for the first team in 2023 under Maurício Barbieri, playing 20 games, 14 starts, then had a 16-match loan at Londrina in Série B.

In 2024 he returned for the Carioca, then terminated his deal and joined Bandırmaspor in Türkiye, making six appearances in the second division and Turkish Cup.

CSA will go through if the aggregate is tied after both legs and will host the return on 3 September at 20:00 at Rei Pelé in Maceió.

Source: Globo.com

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