Maicon teases fans with message to Vasco’s Vegetti: “Come on, striker” | OneFootball

Coritiba remains active in the market searching for a number 9 for the 2026 season and, at least on social media, one name has stood out. Champion of Serie B with Coxa, defender Maicon stirred up the fans by posting a message directed at striker Pablo Vegetti, from Vasco.

After the Argentine scored the winning goal in the 2-1 victory over Fluminense in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal, Maicon shared an image of the moment and wrote:— Come, killer.

Vegetti, however, is under contract with Vasco until December 2026. Despite this, the defender’s gesture sparked reactions among Coritiba fans.

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Maicon posts message to Vegetti — Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Maicon and Vegetti were teammates at the Rio club during the 2023 and 2024 seasons and maintain a close relationship. The defender played on loan at Coritiba in 2025 and has a deal in place to remain at the Paraná club in 2026, since his contract with Vasco ends on December 31.

In November, after Coritiba secured promotion to Serie A for 2026, Vegetti congratulated Maicon through social media.— I’m your fan! Love you, brother. Congratulations — wrote the striker at the time.

Despite having lost his place at Vasco and often being among the substitutes, Vegetti is enjoying a great individual phase. The Argentine is the top scorer in Brazilian football this season, with 27 goals scored.

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Maicon and Vegetti during their time together at Vasco — Photo: Reproduction

The striker’s salary is among the highest in the Vasco squad, and the club is considering alternatives to reduce the payroll. However, this factor also makes a potential negotiation with Coritiba for 2026 more difficult.

Vasco returns to the field on Sunday at 8:30 p.m., again at Maracanã, for the decisive clash against Fluminense in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal. With the advantage of a draw, Fernando Diniz’s team is seeking a spot in the final, scheduled for December 17 and 21, against the winner of Corinthians vs Cruzeiro.

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