Vasco extend Rayan’s contract until December 2028 | OneFootball

Vasco announced this Friday the contract renewal with forward Rayan. The 19-year-old player, who was previously under contract until the end of 2026, reached an agreement with the Cruzmaltino to extend it until December 2028.

“Hi, good evening! The story that began at Barreira do Vasco has just gained a new chapter,” wrote the club in a video posted on social media, announcing the contract renewal.

A product of Vasco’s youth academy, Rayan joined the club at the age of six and made his debut with the professional squad at 16. Since then, he has played 97 matches for the senior team, scoring 23 goals and providing three assists. This season, he has found the net 20 times.

On Thursday night, Rayan was one of the main players responsible for the victory against Fluminense, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal. The youngster scored the equalizing goal in the opening minutes of the second half, sparking Vasco’s comeback in the match. In stoppage time, he started the play that led to the goal which secured the advantage for the return leg.

Vasco and Fluminense will face each other again this Sunday, competing for a spot in the Copa do Brasil final. The match kicks off at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. The Cruzmaltino only needs a draw to advance, while the Tricolor Carioca must win by two or more goals to reach the final, where they would face Cruzeiro or Corinthians.

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