Vasco eyeing loan move for Cuiabano from English club | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama is keeping an eye on market movements to finalize the 2026 squad and has identified an opportunity to strengthen the left-back position. The club has expressed interest in signing Cuiabano, a 22-year-old player who belongs to Nottingham Forest in England and stood out wearing the Botafogo jersey last season. This information comes from journalists Bruno Murito and Sergio Santana.

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Vasco takes advantage of rival's gap

The negotiation gains momentum due to an administrative problem of the neighbor. Cuiabano, who returned to England at the end of last year after his loan ended, would prefer a return to Alvinegro. However, Botafogo is facing a transfer ban (FIFA sanction) and is unable to register new players.

Aware of this limitation, Vasco has shown “strong interest” to the player's staff, trying to convince him that staying in Rio de Janeiro playing at São Januário is the best option for his career at this moment.

Competition for Piton and farewell to Leandrinho

The search for a left-back is considered a priority due to the current squad situation. The management sees in Cuiabano the combination of “quality and physical power,” characteristics that please the coaching staff.

His arrival would fill the gap left by Leandrinho, who is in advanced negotiations with Al-Sharjah (United Arab Emirates), and also to provide competition for Lucas Piton, the undisputed starter who has been a constant target of inquiries from Turkish football.

Vasco is attempting to secure a loan from the English club to fill this defensive gap.

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