Vasco eye 33-year-old striker eager for Brazil switch | OneFootball

The board of Vasco da Gama remains attentive to the transfer market in search of reinforcements for the offensive sector with an eye on the 2026 season. While negotiating with names such as Brenner, formerly of São Paulo, a new international opportunity has emerged behind the scenes at São Januário. According to information from journalist Felipe Silva of ESPN, Cameroonian striker Vincent Aboubakar has been offered to the club and his name is being evaluated internally.

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Career and the goal against Brazil

Aboubakar, 33, is a globally recognized name, especially among Brazilian fans. He scored the winning goal for Cameroon in their 1-0 victory over the Brazilian National Team in the group stage of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. With an extensive resume, the striker has had standout stints at major European clubs such as Porto (Portugal) and Besiktas (Turkey), where he built a reputation as a top scorer.

Contract situation and interest from Vasco

Currently, the player is with Neftchi, in the first division of Azerbaijan. His contract with the team runs until June 2026, which opens up an interesting window in the market: he is already eligible to sign a pre-contract with any other club and move free of transfer fees at the end of his deal.

According to reports, Aboubakar views a possible move to Brazilian football “favorably.” However, the player has set one condition: he is looking for a “more consolidated project” to take this step in his career.

In the current season with Neftchi, the veteran’s performance has been positive. In ten matches played, he has scored five goals and provided one assist. Vasco, which is focused on strengthening its attack from midfield forward, is still studying the feasibility of the deal before deciding whether to move forward with an official proposal for the experienced striker.

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