Vasco set to keep first-team regular for good | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama has taken an important step to retain one of the key players for the 2025 season. The club is finalizing the permanent stay of Colombian forward Andrés Gómez, currently on loan from Rennes, France. The club's management is expected to acquire 70% of the economic rights of the player, in a deal valued at five million euros, approximately R$ 31.5 million, according to Atenção Vascaínos!.

Andrés Gómez joined Vasco in August 2025, on loan, with a purchase obligation clause tied to meeting certain goals. Since his debut, the forward has made an immediate impact, tallying seven assists and one goal, a performance that pleased the coaching staff and reinforced the club's interest in securing his stay.

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Fernando Diniz talks with Paulo Henrique during preseason training (Photo: Dikran Sahagian/Vasco)

The Colombian was one of the highlights of Vasco's campaign in the 2025 Copa do Brasil, a competition in which Vasco reached the final. Besides Gómez, defenders Robert Renan and Carlos Cuesta, also signed on loan, were considered crucial for the team's good performance throughout the tournament. To avoid the risk of losing all three players, Vasco may spend approximately R$ 116 million, combining all the deals involved.

In the transfer market, the main asset of the Gigante da Colina has been the performance of executive director Admar Lopes, who took the position in July and leads the negotiations. Coach Fernando Diniz also participates in the decisions, helping to define the targets and priorities for the squad for the season. The transfer window opened on January 5, while the Brazilian Championship is scheduled to start on January 28.

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Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

While working behind the scenes to strengthen the squad, Vasco remains focused on the field. The team plays again tomorrow in the Campeonato Carioca this Thursday (15th), against Maricá, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at São Januário.

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