Vasco and Copenhagen advance, Gabriel Pereira deal nears end | OneFootball

​Vasco is very close to confirming its new signing for head coach Pedro Emanuel’s defensive system. According to information published by the Danish outlet TV 2 Sport, negotiations between the Rio club and Copenhagen have advanced considerably in recent hours and have already entered the final stretch for the transfer of Brazilian center-back Gabriel Pereira.

​Talks picked up pace after Diego Carlos turned down the move, leading the Vasco SAF board to focus all efforts on securing the release of the 25-year-old defender from the European club’s leadership.

​The parties are now working to align the final bureaucratic and contractual details to seal the transfer. The structure of the deal had been under discussion between a loan with a fixed purchase option and a permanent transfer.

+ Vasco negotiates the signing of center-back Gabriel Pereira from Copenhagen

?Family reasons speed up return to Brazil

​One decisive factor in Vasco’s possible behind-the-scenes success was the player’s own personal desire. Even after receiving interest from European football, such as a recent approach from Greek side Panathinaikos, the defender chose to prioritize the project presented by São Januário.

​Family considerations weighed heavily in the center-back’s decision, as Gabriel has a young son and told his agents that he wants to return to living in Brazil at this point in his career.

​The player’s firm stance in requesting his release from the Danish directors right after the last round of the local league was crucial for Copenhagen to soften its demands and agree to work out a positive outcome with Vasco.

?Who is Gabriel Pereira? Get to know the center-back’s career

​Developed in the youth ranks of Volta Redonda, Gabriel Pereira emerged on the state scene before building a solid path in European football. His physical strength and pace in open space caught the attention of Portugal, where the center-back stood out with consistent spells at Vilafranquense and Gil Vicente.

​His strong performances in Portugal’s top flight led to his sale to Copenhagen, the club with which he played in international competitions and established himself as a combative presence. A right-footed center-back standing 1.88 meters tall, he brings a strong presence in defensive aerial play and aggression in one-on-one duels, a profile considered ideal by Vasco’s coaching staff to strengthen the defense for the remainder of the season.

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