Gabriel Pereira to arrive at Vasco on Wednesday for medicals | OneFootball

Vasco are set to finalise another signing, with centre-back Gabriel Pereira due to land in Brazil on Wednesday 9 September for medicals and to sign. The move follows a rapid negotiation shaped by the player's personal sacrifices.

ge reports that the 26-year-old will join on a season-long loan. Atenção, Vascaínos! adds that the deal includes a purchase clause that becomes mandatory if performance targets are met.

The structure suits Vasco, who sought minimal upfront spend while awaiting court approval for a R$ 150 million DIP loan linked to their judicial recovery. The targets-based loan model brings reinforcement now and spreads costs later.

To secure an immediate release from Copenhagen, Pereira waived money and accepted a tough condition at the Danish club. If Vasco do not buy him and he returns, his salary there would be cut automatically by 50%.

Those close to the player say his desire to wear the Vasco shirt and be near family drove the decision. He is set to arrive in Rio with his wife Letícia and their young daughter on Wednesday.

Born in Araruama, he began at Volta Redonda before moving to Portugal with Vilafranquense and Gil Vicente. At Copenhagen he played close to 100 games across three seasons, including in European competition.

Vasco are banking on his mix of youth and international experience to firm up the back line for the remainder of 2026. After landing, only medicals, paperwork and integration into training remain before an official announcement.

Source: PaponaColina

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