Vasco: Club América want $14m for Brian Rodríguez | OneFootball

Vasco has advanced in talks to sign 26-year-old forward Brian Rodríguez, who belongs to Club América of Mexico. After having an initial offer of US$ 9 million (around R$ 51 million) for 60% of the economic rights rejected, the Vasco board submitted a new official proposal. The current figures reach a fixed US$ 10 million (around R$ 56 million) for the same 60%, and could rise to US$ 12 million (around R$ 68 million) for 80% of the player’s rights if certain targets are met. The information was reported by the profiles Colina 1927 and journalist Daniel Morais of Papo na Colina.

Behind the scenes at the Mexican club, the installment plan presented by the Rio-based club’s management is viewed more favorably than the terms offered by Cruzeiro. The Club América board is interested in negotiating the player, but is waiting for the outcome of its search for a replacement in the South American market, while holding talks over forward Jaminton Campaz of Rosario Central. Brian Rodríguez has already given a positive signal regarding the transfer and expressed his desire to play in Brazilian football wearing Vasco’s jersey.

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The Mexicans’ asking price and Vasco’s stance in negotiations

Despite the increase in the amounts offered by Vasco, journalist Daniel Morais added that the top brass at Club América is internally working with an asking price between US$ 14 million and US$ 15 million (approximately R$ 79 million and R$ 85 million) to release the player on a permanent deal. The trend reported by the Mexican press is that the club’s board will drag out talks as much as possible while offers do not reach the desired financial level.

Pedro Emanuel’s coaching staff is following the progress of the deal in the hope of receiving the attacking reinforcement for the second half of 2026. The Vasco board remains optimistic about how the deal is being handled because of the player’s desire to move. The club is working to adjust the contractual terms and move toward a final agreement before the transfer window closes.

Who is Brian Rodríguez: the forward’s career, path, and titles

Brian Rodríguez is a 22-year-old left winger developed in the youth ranks of Peñarol, where he made his professional debut and won the Uruguayan Championship in 2018. His strong performances in South American competitions caught the attention of MLS, leading to his transfer to Los Angeles FC in 2019. During his spell in U.S. soccer, the player had a brief loan stint at Almería in Spain before returning to the North American side to win the MLS Supporters’ Shield and the MLS Cup title in 2022.

In mid-2022, the forward signed with Club América, the club where he reached the peak of his career in terms of collective achievements. Wearing the Mexican team’s jersey, the player won back-to-back Liga MX titles (Apertura 2023 and Clausura 2024), in addition to the Campeón de Campeones and the Liga MX Super Cup in 2024. For the Uruguay National Team, the winger has been a regular call-up since the youth levels and played in the 2024 Copa América, standing out for his speed in one-on-one duels.

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