Out of favour in Turkey, Loide Augusto could return to Vasco in summer | OneFootball

The signing of Loide Augusto by Vasco is remembered by many as a move that raised major doubts. The forward performed well below expectations at the Gigante da Colina and, after a string of mistakes on the pitch, ended up leaving the club quickly. Currently, the player still belongs to the Rio de Janeiro club, but is on loan at Çaykur Rizespor, a team that competes in the top flight of the Turkish league.

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Loide Augusto’s loan spell and its impact on Vasco

In European football, the winger’s situation is far from ideal. According to statistical data compiled by Transfermarkt this Thursday (02), the wide player has made only 14 appearances and has not managed to score any goals, although he has provided two assists.

The numbers highlight his loss of technical standing: the Angolan has started in only 39% of his team’s matches, totaling 35% of the total minutes with the ball in play and taking part in just 11% of the team’s goals.

Loide plays in Turkey – Photo: Divulgação Çaykur Rizespor Kulübü

Active contract and new destination

The biggest obstacle for Vasco’s board is the length of the temporary deal. The speedster’s loan agreement with the Turkish side is valid only until June 30 of this year. If the option to buy him permanently is not exercised, his return to the city of Rio de Janeiro will happen automatically in the mid-season transfer window.

However, it is very unlikely that Loide Augusto will be used by Vasco’s current coaching staff. As the player has a long-term active contract with the Cruz-Maltino until December 2027, combined with a salary considered high, the club’s leadership is not willing to bear that monthly cost. Faced with a signing that has proven to be a mistake, the priority behind the scenes is to send the player out on another loan, avoiding his reintegration.

Loide Augusto never established himself at the Rio club – Photo: Matheus Lima / Vasco

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This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.