Vasco ‘to finalise’ loan for Matheus Gonçalves after green light | OneFootball

According to Colina 1927, Vasco have accelerated late-window business and are moving to close a deal for right winger Matheus Gonçalves, 21, who is contracted to Al-Ahli. The club are also monitoring Richarlison’s situation.

The player’s camp has given a positive nod and he is keen to return to Brazil for regular minutes. The São Januário hierarchy are pursuing a loan with an option to buy, with formalisation dependent on Al-Ahli’s approval.

The opening emerged after a spell of ostracism in the Middle East. With the Saudi Pro League’s strict foreign-player cap and a squad stacked with stars, Gonçalves has lost his place and has not been listed for recent official matches.

Short of minutes and facing a longer period of inactivity in Asia, he and his representatives have welcomed Vasco’s project as a route to regain rhythm and consistent action in elite competition.

A standout from Flamengo’s 2005 generation and a Copa Libertadores Sub-20 winner, he is noted for close control, direct running and aggression out wide. He had a solid stint at Red Bull Bragantino in 2023, before Al-Ahli acquired his rights in the 2025/26 cycle.

Pedro Emanuel’s staff view the move as an immediate solution to add pace on the flanks and increase firepower for the Campeonato Brasileiro, Copa do Brasil and Copa Sul-Americana.

Source: PaponaColina

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