Rayan shrugs off European interest: "I'm always the last to know" | OneFootball

Named after the 5-1 victory over Internacional, Rayan experiences yet another decisive night wearing Vasco’s jersey. At 19 years old, the forward scored two goals, led the team at São Januário, and reached the club’s top scorer spot in the Brasileirão alongside Vegetti — both now with 14 goals.

The main asset of the squad and a frequent target of interest from European football, Rayan assures that none of this has distracted him from focusing on the final stretch of the season, which could still end with a title in the Copa do Brasil.

— As I always say, I leave that to my agents and my father. I only think about Vasco. Whether something comes up or not, they handle it. I’m always the last to know — he said in the mixed zone.

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Rayan celebrates Vasco’s goal against Internacional — Photo: André Durão / ge

With 14 goals, the forward is already in the running among the top scorers of the competition. He is behind only Kaio Jorge (21), Arrascaeta (18), and Vitor Roque (13). And he assures he hasn’t given up on climbing higher.

— There’s always room to chase. Vegetti and I talk a lot, he’s our top scorer and captain. We’ll fight until the end — he said.

A victory that changes the atmosphere

Rayan also highlighted the importance of the result, which ended a streak of five consecutive defeats to São Paulo, Botafogo, Juventude, Grêmio, and Bahia.

— Very happy to win again. We needed this victory. With the support of our fans, we started very well and managed to win 5-1. Now we have to keep up this momentum — he added.

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Vasco da Gama vs Internacional for the Brazilian Championship held at São Januário Stadium on November 28, 2025. Photos: Matheus Lima/Vasco.

Next match

Vasco returns to the field next Tuesday at 7 p.m. to face Mirassol at São Januário.

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