Midfielder eyes Vasco return as rival lets him slip

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·17 November 2025

Midfielder eyes Vasco return as rival lets him slip

Vasco continues to keep an eye on the market for 2026, and a big name has “offered himself” to return to Brazil. The attacking midfielder Bitello, 25 years old and a former Grêmio player, revealed in an interview with ge that he wants to leave Dynamo Moscow in Russia to get back on the radar of the Brazilian National Team.

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The rival that “almost” paid R$ 113 million

Bitello was very close to playing in Rio de Janeiro this year, but for a rival club. Botafogo made four offers for the player in January, reaching 18 million euros (R$ 113 million at the time). However, the deal fell through due to disagreements over the payment terms between the clubs.

The midfielder regretted the outcome, as he saw the Rio club as the ideal showcase.

“If I were at Botafogo playing good football, I would possibly be in the National Team,” said the player, who feels “forgotten” in Russia.

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Speculation at Vasco?

Bitello’s statement that he wants to return to Brazil excited the fans. The player wears the number 10 shirt in Russia and is in good form (8 goal involvements in 19 matches). Despite having renewed his contract until 2031, he assured that the club “knows about my desire” to leave.

Despite the speculation and the player’s wish, there is currently no movement from Vasco. The high value of the failed negotiation with the rival indicates that the operation would be extremely expensive and beyond the club’s current standards.

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