Vasco issue ultimatum for Spinelli, R$10m deal close | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama has launched a final offensive aiming to seal the signing of striker Cláudio Spinelli from Independiente Del Valle. According to journalist Flávio Dias from the channel Atenção Vascaínos!, the club’s board sent a new definitive purchase offer last Saturday (31), with values exceeding 2 million dollars (about R$ 10.5 million). The Rio club is treating this move as final: either the deal goes through now, or Vasco will withdraw from the negotiation.

The talks have taken on a decisive tone in the last few hours. Vasco’s new offer surpassed that of an unnamed Brazilian competitor and reached the financial level demanded by the Ecuadorians. There is internal optimism at São Januário, driven mainly by the player’s desire, as he has already given a positive signal towards the Cruzmaltino project.

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The terms of the deal: 3-year contract

The proposal put forward by Vasco involves the acquisition of Spinelli’s economic rights, with payment in installments. If Independiente Del Valle accepts the terms, the Argentine striker will sign a contract valid for three years with the Gigante da Colina.

The board’s strategy was clear: outbid the competition and reach the “fair price” set by Del Valle. This aggressive move in the market aims to provide Fernando Diniz with another strong attacking option for the Brasileirão and Copa do Brasil.

Deadline: response expected by Tuesday

Vasco does not intend to turn the negotiation into a soap opera. The expectation is that the deal will be finalized between the end of this Monday (2) and the morning of Tuesday (3). Since the player has already expressed his desire to wear the Cruzmaltino shirt, the pressure is now entirely on the Ecuadorian club’s board. If there is a refusal or a counterproposal that is unrealistic, Vasco will end the talks and look for another name.

Spinelli wants to come to Vasco – Photo: Independiente Del Valle Publicity

Vasco’s nemesis had a top-scoring year in 2025

Curiously, Vasco has already felt the danger of Spinelli firsthand. The striker was one of the key players responsible for eliminating Vasco from the 2025 Copa Sudamericana, scoring two goals against the Rio club.

Last season, in fact, was the best of his career. For Del Valle, he scored an impressive 28 goals in 50 matches, showing his striker’s instinct both in the Libertadores and the Sudamericana. If the deal goes through, Vasco will turn a former nemesis into its new hope for goals off the bench.

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