Papo na Colina
·13 February 2026
Vasco trigger clause, extend Robert Renan’s loan by three more months

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·13 February 2026

The planning of Vasco da Gama for the defensive sector gained an important chapter this Wednesday (12). The club decided to exercise a clause in the contract to extend the loan of defender Robert Renan for another three months. The information, initially reported by journalist Aline Nastari from TNT Sports, confirms that the 22-year-old defender, who belongs to Zenit from Russia, will remain at São Januário beyond the initial deadline, which would end at the end of June.
The measure is seen as strategic by the club's management. By extending the temporary contract, Vasco gains time to analyze the economic and technical feasibility of permanently purchasing the player's rights. The acquisition scenario is still debated internally, taking into account the player's high market value and the budget available for the remainder of the season.
Since arriving in Rio de Janeiro in the middle of last season, Robert Renan has taken on a prominent role in the squad. The defender has played 27 matches wearing Vasco's jersey, establishing himself as a frequent starter in the defensive duo alongside Carlos Cuesta, under the guidance of coach Fernando Diniz.
Revealed by the youth categories of Corinthians, the defender was prematurely negotiated to European football. Before arriving at the Gigante da Colina, he had loan spells at Internacional and Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia. His international experience and youth are factors that favor his permanent stay, although the final decision depends on the consistency of his performances during this contract extension period.

The defender is one of the pillars of the defense – Photo: Matheus Lima/CRVG
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