Vasco land windfall from academy graduate’s target, more cash could follow | OneFootball

The sale of forward Gabriel Pec to Los Angeles Galaxy at the beginning of 2024 continues to yield financial returns for Vasco da Gama. The player has reached another performance milestone in the United States, which secured the Rio club a new seven-figure bonus. The deal is proving, day by day, to be one of the board’s biggest successes in recent years.

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Vasco receives R$ 1.7 million for goal milestone

Upon reaching the mark of 32 goals with the American team, Gabriel Pec triggered a contractual clause that pays Vasco 310,000 dollars (about R$ 1.7 million). This amount adds to the 10 million dollars (R$ 48.9 million at the exchange rate at the time) that the club had already received for the sale of 70% of the player’s rights.

The profit potential with the Base Forte academy product doesn’t stop there. Vasco still retained 30% of Pec’s economic rights. The strategy is proving very successful, as the forward has been shining in MLS and is already attracting interest from European football.

Recently, Lyon of France even submitted a 16 million dollar offer (approximately R$ 87.3 million) for the player, which was rejected by LA Galaxy.

Pec scored another goal for LA Galaxy – Photo: Harry How/Getty Images

Forward is at the peak of his career in the U.S.

At 24, Gabriel Pec is living the best moment of his career. In 80 MLS matches, he already has 32 goals and 24 assists, numbers that place him among the league’s top players.

If a future transfer to Europe materializes at the speculated values, the 30% stake could yield another hefty windfall, very welcome for the Cruz-Maltino’s coffers.

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