‘Libertadores hero’: Vasco tracking forward with 17 goals/assists for 2026 | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama is focused on the final of the Copa do Brasil, but the football department already has one eye on 2026. The club has resumed monitoring the situation of forward Breno Lopes, currently at Fortaleza, who is expected to leave the team from Ceará at the turn of the season. The player, known nationwide for scoring the winning goal in the 2020 Libertadores final for Palmeiras, had a standout year and has once again attracted the attention of São Januário.

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Competition and figures

According to journalist Lucas Uchoa, who covers the Ceará club, Vasco is not alone in the race. Red Bull Bragantino is also keeping an eye on the 29-year-old player. Vitória even made an inquiry about the situation but withdrew from the dispute due to the amounts involved in the negotiation, indicating that the deal will require a considerable investment.

Breno Lopes enters the market with increased value after a consistent 2025 season, in which he was directly involved in 17 goals. However, it was not enough to save Fortaleza from relegation in the Brazilian Championship. Still, this performance has rekindled Vasco’s interest, as the club sees in the forward an opportunity to strengthen the attacking sector with an experienced and decisive player.

An old flame

This is not the first time Breno Lopes’ name has circulated at Colina. In February 2024, Vasco tried to sign him when he was still playing for Palmeiras. At the time, the move had the approval of coach Ramón Díaz, but the transfer was blocked by Abel Ferreira.

Now, without the Portuguese coach’s barrier and with Breno’s imminent departure from Fortaleza, the path seems clear. Officially, Vasco denies any movement, claiming total focus on the match against Corinthians, but behind the scenes, planning for 2026 is in full swing.

Breno Lopes is expected to leave Fortaleza after relegation – Photo: Davi Rocha/Sports Press Photo/Getty Images

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