Vasco shift strategy, address key gaps and end the window on a high | OneFootball

The mid-year transfer window, which closed this Tuesday, marked a profound change in strategy for Vasco football. Led by director Admar Lopes and with the active participation of coach Fernando Diniz, the club addressed its main needs with five new signings. The management opted for a more sustainable business model, focused on loans, and this approach is viewed internally as positive.

+ Financial relief: Vasco secures R$ 70 million

Club changes negotiation profile

Unlike at the start of the year, when it made high-cost acquisitions, this time Vasco focused on smart loans. Of the five signings, four arrived on loan: Andrés Gómez, Robert Renan, Carlos Cuesta, and Matheus França. Only Thiago Mendes joined on a permanent deal, as he was a free agent. The strategy, dictated by the delicate financial situation, allowed the club to bring in big names without immediately straining the budget.

Another major highlight of this window was the involvement of Fernando Diniz. The coach didn’t just suggest names. He played an active role in negotiations, personally calling players like Andrés Gómez and Matheus França. The coach’s persuasive power was crucial for Vasco to beat the competition and attract these players to the project.

Fernando Diniz played a major role in Vasco’s transfer market activity – Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

Departures and renewals balance the books

To make these arrivals possible, the club also worked on departures. The sales of João Victor and Luiz Gustavo brought in about 9.5 million euros (R$ 60 million) for the club’s coffers. This revenue was crucial not only to balance the books, but especially to give the board the strength needed to reject offers for striker Rayan. Keeping the young star, along with the renewals of Coutinho and Léo Jardim, are also considered major victories of the window.

Final summary of Vasco’s transfer window

✅ Arrivals/returns:• Thiago Mendes • Andrés Gomez • Robert Renan • Matheus França • Carlos Cuesta • Cauan Barros • Leandrinho

🆕 Renewals:• Léo Jardim • Philippe Coutinho

❌ Sales/loans:• João Victor • Luiz Gustavo • Figueiredo• Lyncon• Juan Sforza

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