Rival tries to lure Rayan from Vasco, gets a humiliating reply | OneFootball

The relationship between Vasco da Gama and its fans is built on loyalty, and this philosophy seems to be deeply ingrained in those who manage the careers of the club’s young talents. This Thursday (08), behind-the-scenes information came to light that filled Vasco supporters with pride and exposed a failed attempt by their biggest rival to destabilize the atmosphere at São Januário. According to journalist Flávio Dias from the Atenção Vascaínos channel, Flamengo tried to sign forward Rayan during the mid-2025 transfer window, but was met with a historic “slam in the face.”

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The rival director’s approach

The approach was made by José Boto, a Portuguese football director working for the rival club. Trying to take advantage of the market, he contacted Rayan’s agents to open negotiations, possibly thinking that financial power would be enough to lure Vasco’s promising talent. However, the director did not expect the moral resolve he would encounter on the other end of the line.

Rayan is a product of Colina and Barreira – Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

Vasco’s gem guides the response

Rayan’s agents didn’t even allow the conversation to progress to values or offers. The refusal was immediate and based on principles, not money. The response given to Flamengo’s director was emphatic:

This stance reinforces Rayan’s identification with Vasco. Recently, the player renewed his contract until 2028 and received a salary increase, also turning down premature moves to Europe. But knowing that he and his staff treated the rival’s approach as an offense to their “character” elevates the player to another level even before becoming a veteran.

The youngster is the team’s main name today – Photo: Matheus Lima

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