Medical issue stalls Vasco’s move for a centre-back | OneFootball

Vasco's search for defenders in the Mexican market faced an unexpected setback this weekend. Negotiations for the defender Joaquim from Tigres, which were progressing well, have been halted. The reason was a concussion suffered by the player. However, the club is working on two other fronts to strengthen the sector.

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Talks with the Mexican club were progressing well

The information, released by journalist Lucas Pedrosa, details that Vasco had already opened formal negotiations with Tigres. The talks for Joaquim were going well. However, the defender suffered a severe head collision in yesterday's game and had to be hospitalized, entering the concussion protocol.

With the transfer window nearing its end, the negotiation stalled. The recovery time makes an immediate agreement very difficult.

Joaquim suffered a concussion in the last game – Photo: Tigres Disclosure

Vasco is working on two other negotiations in parallel

Despite the setback, the Vasco board is not putting all its eggs in one basket. The investigation reveals that the club has two other ongoing negotiations for defenders. The names are kept confidential to protect the dealings. The strategy of negotiating on multiple fronts proves to be correct in light of this unforeseen event.

The goal of the cross-maltese board is clear. The club wants to hire two new defenders for a complete overhaul of the defensive sector. With the deal for Joaquim on hold, the tendency is for the Cruz-Maltino to accelerate the other two talks. The club is racing against time to provide Fernando Diniz with the promised reinforcements.

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