Vasco close to million-pound deal, but brand’s history sparks debate | OneFootball

The year 2026 begins with the promise of being the most significant in the management of Pedro Paulo (Pedrinho). While the sale of SAF shares to businessman Marcos Lamacchia is progressing behind the scenes, Vasco da Gama is working to announce a new main sponsor that will elevate the club’s financial status. According to the Blog Futebol, coisa & tal… by journalist Gilmar Ferreira from Extra, talks are well advanced with Responsa Gaming Brasil to feature the EnergiaBet brand on the jersey.

+ Vasco negotiates new main sponsor and figures may break records: “9 digits”

Values and “Help” for Vasco

The proposal on the table is robust and aims to replace Betfair. The contract is being negotiated at around R$ 70 million fixed, plus an amount of R$ 10 million allocated to marketing initiatives. In addition, there are performance bonuses and a detail that excites the fans: the possibility of a partnership for the acquisition of at least one high-profile player for the squad.

This adds to the sports planning, which foresees the restructuring of the group led by Fernando Diniz, with about 14 or 15 players already approved for 2026.

Warning about the company

Despite the amounts, there is caution. Responsa Gaming is less than 18 months old and has little track record. Recently, the company carried out one-off actions on the Grêmio jersey (paying R$ 1 million per match), but the agreement was not extended. More seriously: according to the website Máquina do Esporte, Corinthians rejected a proposal from the same company (to create “TimãoBet”) considering it “not very reliable” for such high figures.

The platform is licensed by the Ministry of Finance and is focusing on expansion for the World Cup, but it is up to the Vasco management to weigh the risks and benefits before signing.

Vasco in talks to feature Energiabet on the jersey – Photo: Reproduction

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