Série A giant renews push to snatch Vasco’s key player | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama may soon receive an approach from Italian football for one of its key starters. According to information from journalist Francesco Balzani of the website Forzaroma.info, left-back Lucas Piton is once again on the radar of Roma-ITA. The interest is not new, but it has intensified due to the club’s need to strengthen that position.

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The passport advantage

One factor that greatly facilitates negotiations is the player's citizenship. Piton holds an Italian passport thanks to his Italian grandparents, making him a valuable asset as he does not take up a non-EU spot. Roma’s director, Frederic Massara, has his eyes on the Brasileirão and is monitoring the 25-year-old player, who was already on the list of possible signings a year ago.

Piton could go to Italy – Photo: Luiz Erbes/AGIF

Stats and recent injury at Vasco

Since 2023, Piton has posted impressive numbers for Vasco: 156 matches, eight goals, and 26 assists. The Italian press highlighted that his last match was on December 2, due to knee inflammation, but emphasized that the issue is already in the recovery phase. His market value is around €9 million (about R$57 million).

Piton has played over 150 matches wearing the cruz-maltina shirt – Photo: Matheus Lima/CRVG

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