Vasco player’s serious injury prompts swift board decision | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama confirmed this Tuesday the seriousness of midfielder Jair’s injury. Tests revealed a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee. The news is a heavy blow for both the player and the team. However, in a gesture of support and responsibility, the management acted quickly and has already announced that it will renew the player’s contract.

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Tests confirm the most feared injury

The sprain suffered by Jair in the match against Sport turned out to be the worst possible scenario. The ACL rupture will require surgical intervention. The recovery time for this type of injury is estimated to be between eight and nine months. Therefore, the player is out for the remainder of the 2025 season.

The athlete’s ordeal is even greater. Last year, he suffered the same injury, but in his left knee, which also kept him off the field for a long period.

The player was injured once again – Photo: Marlon Costa/AGIF

Vasco announces contract extension

Jair’s contract with Vasco was set to expire in December of this year. In light of the serious injury, football director Admar Lopes spoke out and assured the club’s support for the athlete. He stated:

The decision to renew the contract is a gesture of loyalty to an important member of the squad. In addition, the measure fulfills a legal and moral obligation, ensuring that the athlete has all the necessary support for his recovery. The management’s attitude, therefore, is commendable and aims to provide peace of mind to Jair during this extremely difficult moment in his career.

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