Lucas Freitas rejects offers, seizes chances and enjoys strong spell at Vasco | OneFootball

Lucas Freitas is not Vasco’s first choice, but he has seized his chances and, according to Globo.com, is expected to start against Santa Fe in the Sul-Americana on Tuesday after rejecting offers to stay.

Given two starts by Pedro Emanuel, his first came against Cruzeiro when Robert Renan was suspended, and he scored in a 3-1 win. Last week he made his 50th Vasco appearance in the draw with Santa Fe in Bogotá, standing out on the night.

In the recent window he received multiple enquiries and proposals. Rubin Kazan, OH Leuve and New York City made contact, with earlier approaches from Shendong Luneng and Fenerbahçe. He declined the offers to remain at Vasco.

Rio de Janeiro born, he has built a bond with the club and is considered one of the squad’s most popular players.

Pedro Emanuel has praised him, saying the group spirit has improved, with respect and solidarity, and that Freitas was ready through physical, technical and tactical preparation.

Vasco’s football department values left-footed centre backs and is content with its left side pairing of Robert Renan and Freitas. Recruitment targeted the right of defence, adding Gabriel Pereira to compete with Cuesta and Saldivia.

Vasco host Santa Fe at São Januário on Tuesday at 19:00, Brasília time, needing a simple win to reach the Sul-Americana semi-finals.

Source: Globo.com

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