Same saga again! Vasco try for Uruguayan striker a third time | OneFootball

Vasco has reopened talks in an attempt to finalize the signing of Uruguayan forward Brian Rodríguez, who currently plays for América-MX in Mexico. The information was officially confirmed by the 26-year-old player’s own camp to journalist Gabriel Frigini this Monday (3). Interest in the speedster is nothing new behind the scenes, as the club’s board has been monitoring the wide player’s movements for at least two full transfer-market seasons.

The Cruz-maltino side had already tried to sign the forward in previous transfer windows, but the high financial demands from the Mexicans and the North American team’s tough stance blocked a positive outcome. Now, the situation is taking on a new shape due to the need for a quick replacement and the player’s willingness, after he played in the 2026 World Cup for the Uruguay national team. Talks resumed after Ecuadorian John Yeboah definitively turned down a move to Brazilian football.

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Vasco’s recurring interest in the Uruguayan forward

The Vasco leadership sees the Uruguayan as the ideal name to immediately take over a starting role in the attacking sector led by coach Pedro Emanuel. In past attempts, the player’s high salary in the Mexican league and the lack of solid bank guarantees prevented the deal from moving forward to the final signatures. This time, the board is taking an optimistic stance, counting on new possibilities for direct negotiation to strengthen the squad for the second half of the season.

The Giant of the Hill plans to use a loan model with a fixed purchase option to make the arrival of the right winger viable without compromising the budget. This financial engineering aims to work around the slow legal proceedings involving 777 Partners and the definitive sale of the SAF to investor Marcos Lamacchia. The club is in a hurry to complete the search for up to five reinforcements with the annual ceiling of R$ 100 million guaranteed by the businessman for the Brazilian Championship.

Who is Brian Rodríguez, the forward being monitored by Vasco

Brian Rodríguez is a 26-year-old winger who began his professional development at Uruguay’s Peñarol, where he emerged as a standout thanks to his pace and close control. The player had spells at Los Angeles FC in the United States and Almería in Spain before being signed permanently by the Mexican club for US$ 6 million (around R$ 34 million). He built his international career by regularly representing his country’s senior national team, being part of the squad that played in the last World Cup.

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