Vasco starlet coy on future, but club set asking price | OneFootball

The forward Rayan is having a spectacular phase at Vasco. After scoring another goal and being the highlight in the victory over Cruzeiro, the 19-year-old sidestepped questions about a possible transfer. However, behind the scenes, the club has already outlined a clear strategy and set the price to negotiate its main gem: 30 million euros (about R$ 188 million).

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Athlete avoids talking about leaving the club

Monitored closely by European scouts and by the CBF, Rayan has adopted a speech focused on the present. Asked about the strong market pressure, he preferred to leave the decision to his representatives. The forward stated:

Vasco plays hard and sets the value

While the player focuses on the field, the board works on the strategy of his inevitable sale. According to the UOL portal, Vasco has been playing hard with European clubs. The board has already signaled that it only opens negotiations from 30 million euros.

The club is not in a hurry to sell its main asset. The internal analysis is that the mid-year window next year, which coincides with the start of the European season, is more financially advantageous. The plan, therefore, is to hold onto Rayan at least until then, betting on his continued appreciation.

Rayan scored again and the Giant won another one - Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

Coach lobbies for player's call-up

The appreciation also goes through the Brazilian National Team. Coach Fernando Diniz, who classified the forward as "one of the few complete forwards in Brazilian football", made a real lobby for his call-up. He declared:

The presence of Rodrigo Caetano, director of selections, at São Januário, shows that the coach's message may have echoed in the CBF.

Rayan and Diniz have created a partnership that has yielded good results for Vasco - Photo: Marcos Ribolli

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