Vasco pull off a coup, sign the top striker in Colombian football | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama is one signature away from announcing a major international signing. The Rio de Janeiro club has beaten the competition from Boca Juniors and moved forward to sign striker Marino Hinestroza from Atlético Nacional. According to journalist Bruno Murito from ge, the deal is worth around US$ 5 million (approximately R$ 30 million) and involves the acquisition of 80% of the economic rights of the 23-year-old player.

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Why did Vasco win?

The Vasco proposal was decisive not only because of the amount, but also due to the structure of the rights. Atlético Nacional accepted the offer because they will keep 20% of the player's rights, eyeing an even bigger future sale, which pleased the Colombians more than the terms presented by the Argentinians.

At this moment, there is an intense exchange of documents between the parties. The expectation is that the contract will be signed as early as this Tuesday (20th), allowing Hinestroza to travel to Rio de Janeiro in the coming days for medical exams and his presentation.

On social media, Vasco’s move over Boca became a meme – Photo: Reproduction X/Twitter

Strategy: The attacking trio

The most interesting detail of the negotiation is the strategic planning. The arrival of Hinestroza (and the probable signing of Brenner) does not mean the immediate departure of Rayan. Vasco’s goal is to have all three in the squad.

The board wants to make a “gradual transition,” avoiding putting excessive pressure on the new signings. The idea is to sell Rayan only in the next window, but already leaving the squad prepared and robust. This way, Vasco gets ahead of the market, ensuring quality replacements even before losing their gem.

Hinestroza will be a Vasco player – Photo: Reproduction

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