Paulo Henrique: Focus on Vasco and Copa do Brasil, not foreign interest | OneFootball

In great form and called up in Carlo Ancelotti’s last two lists for the Brazilian national team, Paulo Henrique has once again become a subject of international interest. After the come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Fluminense in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal, the right-back spoke about the approaches he has received and assured he is fully focused on the final stretch of the season.

– I take it in a way that it doesn’t affect me. My focus is 100% here at the club, 100% on the Copa do Brasil. Everything else stays outside. It’s not up to me to decide anything, it’s not up to me to resolve anything — said the player.

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Paulo Henrique challenges Lucho Acosta for the ball during the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal — Photo: André Durão

Asked about staying until 2026, Paulo Henrique recalled that he has a renewed contract until the end of 2028 and emphasized his satisfaction in defending Cruz-Maltino.

– I have a contract, I am very happy here at the club. Off-field matters are not for me to resolve, they are up to my representatives and Vasco. I am very happy here, very pleased, and 100% focused so that we can achieve results here — he added.

Voted the best right-back of the Brazilian Championship, Paulo Henrique has played 57 matches this season, with five goals and eight assists.

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 seeks a spot in the final, scheduled for December 17 and 21, against the winner of Corinthians vs. Cruzeiro.

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