Vasco step up talks to sign striker | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama has made advances in negotiations to sign Chilean striker Vicente Álvarez, 18, who currently plays for Unión San Felipe and is part of the Chilean team competing in the U-20 World Cup held in Santiago.

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The player has been on Vasco's radar for about two months. In recent weeks, the youth football department made an official proposal to the Chilean club, but the first offer was rejected. The board resumed talks recently and is looking to speed up the agreement so as not to lose out to other interested teams, including Brazilian clubs and Universidad de Chile.

The negotiations are being conducted by agent Marco Vanzini, who last month facilitated the arrivals of Brayan Grance (ex-Olimpia) and Santos Torrealba (ex-Zamora), confirmed reinforcements for Vasco's U-20 team.

This move is part of the club's strategy to scout the South American market for young athletes with potential for development and resale. The management believes that investing in the youth categories is a way to anticipate competition from European football and capture talents before they gain international visibility.

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Vicente Álvarez in action for Chile — Photo: JAVIER TORRES/PHOTOSPORT

Vicente Álvarez plays on both sides of the attack and participated in Chile's first two matches in the U-20 World Cup — starting against New Zealand and coming off the bench against Japan. For Unión San Felipe, he has 42 professional games and two goals to his name.

If finalized, the signing will be another step for Vasco in the restructuring and strengthening of its base with a focus on the future.

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