"He asked for it": Diniz wants foreign 'rock' close to joining Vasco | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama is very close to announcing its first major signing for the 2026 season, fulfilling a direct request from the coaching staff. According to information from Leonardo Lacerda of the NT Vascaínos profile, the club has advanced in negotiations and is “one detail away” from officially confirming the arrival of Uruguayan defender Alan Saldivia, 23 years old.

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The deal in detail

The defender, who belongs to Colo-Colo, comes in to fill the gap left by the sale of Luiz Gustavo to Bahia and to put an end to makeshift solutions in the position — recently, Hugo Moura had been playing in defense.

The business model agreed upon is a one-year loan, with an immediate cost of US$ 300,000 (about R$ 1.6 million). However, the contract includes a mandatory purchase clause at the end of the period.

Alan Saldivia is a target for Diniz – Photo: Photosport

Vasco’s coach’s bet

Saldivia’s name was a direct recommendation from Fernando Diniz, who is looking to rejuvenate the defense with players who have resale potential. If the Uruguayan meets the stipulated goals, Vasco will have to pay an additional US$ 1.5 million (about R$ 8 million) to secure 70% of the player’s economic rights permanently.

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