Vasco keeps an eye on Johan Rojas’s new romance with Payet’s ex-flame | OneFootball

The behind-the-scenes of Vasco have gained a new romantic chapter involving the team’s current playmaker and a figure well-known from recent news. Colombian midfielder Johan Rojas has started a relationship with lawyer and model Larissa Ferrari. The couple’s closeness began almost a month ago, culminating in their first in-person meeting during the Carnival festivities. The romance is already being treated naturally and openly among those closest to their social circle.

The 28-year-old model recently showed support for the player by traveling from Curitiba exclusively to watch the cruzmaltino’s match against Volta Redonda, held on the 14th. In the stands, she witnessed a standout performance from the athlete, who attempted nine shots on goal during the match.

Born in Medellín, the 23-year-old began his career at La Equidad in 2022 and took on a leading role in the Rio squad after the departure of Philippe Coutinho, inheriting the responsibility of being the main name in the starting lineup. Before making the relationship official, the lawyer had a virtual fling with actor Henri Castelli, who lives in Miami and confirmed their closeness at the time.

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The Legal Case Against the Former Vasco Player

The professional’s name gained significant media attention in April last year, when she filed a criminal complaint against former French player Dimitri Payet. The model, a Vasco supporter, reported the existence of an extramarital relationship with the former club athlete and went public to show bruises. The formal accusation pointed to physical, psychological, and sexual abuse during the period they were together.

The case unfolded in July, when the Rio de Janeiro Court accepted the complaint filed by the Public Prosecutor’s Office of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Judge Alexandre Abrahão Dias Teixeira, head of the VII Court for Domestic and Family Violence Against Women of Rio de Janeiro, officially named the Frenchman as a defendant for psychological violence. The judge based his decision on reports of emotional harm and degrading behavior. Initially, the prosecution had requested the case be closed, but the victim’s defense appealed and succeeded in reversing the decision.

The Public Prosecutor’s Demands in the Case

The case files, which are under seal, state that the defendant acted freely, consciously, and voluntarily with the intent to cause severe emotional harm to the complainant. The document points to the use of offensive language, humiliating behavior, manipulation, and ridicule.

The prosecution demands the official conviction of the accused, along with payment of compensation for moral damages and full reimbursement of all expenses for any health services provided to the victim as a result of the reported abuse.

Payet was also involved with Larissa Ferrari while playing for Vasco – Montage: Reproduction/Threads/larissaferrarif and Leandro Amorim/Vasco

Johan Rojas Denies Romance

After the case gained attention, Johan Rojas used his official Instagram account to publicly deny any romantic involvement. In a temporary post, the Vasco player was straightforward about his relationship status since arriving in the country:

Article updated on March 6, 2026, at 10:01 a.m.

Rojas denies romance with Larissa Ferrari – Photo: Instagram Reproduction

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