Papo na Colina
·20 January 2026
Player seals permanent exit from Vasco, joins Cracovia in Poland

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·20 January 2026

Vasco da Gama has finalized the permanent departure of attacking midfielder Maxime Domínguez, who will join Cracovia in Poland. The Swiss player, who was on loan to Toronto FC in Major League Soccer, returned to the club this season but was not part of the coaching staff's plans.
Maxime was observed by coach Fernando Diniz during the pre-season and was also used at the start of the Campeonato Carioca. However, after internal evaluations, the Polish club's offer was considered positive by all parties, which expedited the conclusion of the negotiation. The athlete has already been released, is no longer training with the squad, and will depart for European football in the coming days.
Signed by Vasco from Gil Vicente in Portugal in 2024, Maxime cost around 2 million euros (approximately R$ 12.4 million at the time) for 100% of the economic rights. His contract with the Cruzmaltino was valid until mid-2028.

Maxime Dominguez in action in Vasco vs. Nova Iguaçu — Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco
Cracovia will pay financial compensation to Vasco for the transfer, but the amounts have not been officially disclosed. According to Itatiaia's investigation, it is a permanent sale, information later confirmed by ge.
Wearing Vasco's jersey, Maxime Domínguez played 15 matches, scored one goal, and provided one assist. His last appearance was against Nova Iguaçu, when he came on at halftime and played the entire second half.
The Swiss player's departure is part of the process of reorganizing the squad, with Vasco looking to adjust the group to Fernando Diniz's ideas and make room for new moves in the market.
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