Vasco make first moves to sign defender Diego Carlos | OneFootball

Vasco has opened talks and sought information to sign 33-year-old center-back Diego Carlos, who currently plays for Fenerbahçe in Turkey. The board wants an experienced defender for the squad and has made the Brazilian player its top priority for the 2026 second-half transfer window.

The initial inquiries were aimed at understanding the salary figures and the type of deal the Turkish club would accept to release the player. The negotiation is not simple, as he is under contract in Istanbul until mid-2028, which requires patience from the Rio club in meetings with the agents.

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Pedro Emanuel asks for experience in defense

The recommendation of Diego Carlos was approved by Portuguese coach Pedro Emanuel, who requested the arrival of a seasoned signing to lead the back line. The coaching staff wants a physically strong player to fix positioning problems and improve the team’s performance in aerial plays.

Director Admar Lopes is leading the contacts and trying to make a loan offer with an option to buy work for Vasco. The management is proceeding cautiously so as not to exceed the SAF budget while talks over the sale of shares to businessman Marcos Faria Lamacchia remain ongoing.

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Diego Carlos built a solid career in European football and had his biggest moment at Sevilla, where he won the UEFA Europa League in the 2019/2020 season. His strong performances in Spain earned him a multi-million transfer to Aston Villa in England, where he played in the Premier League before moving to the Turkish market.

At his current club, the 33-year-old continues to play in continental competitions and maintain physical consistency in defense. Developed in the youth ranks of Desportivo Brasil, he also has the Tokyo Olympic title on his résumé, won with the Brazilian National Team in 2021.

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