Vasco eyeing top-tier talent, reported to have a deal in place for 2026 | OneFootball

With the 2025 season entering its final stretch, the football department of Vasco da Gama has already begun planning for 2026 with a clear goal: to be bolder in the market. According to the channel Na Torcida Vascaínos, the club intends to strengthen the squad with players from a “higher shelf” and reportedly already has a “verbal agreement” with a name for the defensive sector.

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Vasco seeks to strengthen the squad with five signings

The strategy for the next transfer window is focused on quality, not quantity. The board’s plan is to bring in approximately five players, but all with starting status to raise the level of the squad. However, the project depends directly on success on the field: the ambition for investment will be even greater if the team secures a spot in the Copa Libertadores.

Behind-the-scenes moves have already begun. The channel’s investigation reveals that Vasco already has a verbal agreement with a player for the defensive sector. The athlete’s name, however, is being kept secret so as not to hinder negotiations.

Longtime target remains on the club’s radar

In addition to the reinforcement already in the works, Vasco has not given up on an old dream. The club is still monitoring the situation of defender Nino, showing persistence in pursuing its top targets. The bold planning, which also foresees the departure of some current squad members, indicates that the Cruz-Maltino wants to enter 2026 at full strength.

Nino remains a Cruz-Maltino target – Photo: Disclosure/Zenit

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