Vasco’s first new signing set to arrive in Brazil on confirmed date | OneFootball

Vasco already has a set date to receive its first reinforcement for the 2026 season. The Colombian midfielder Johan Rojas, 23 years old, used social media this Monday to bid farewell to Monterrey, from Mexico, and is expected to arrive in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday (7).

In his post, Rojas shared a video featuring highlights from his time at the Mexican club, along with the message “Gracias, Rayados”, Monterrey’s nickname. For the team, the player played 22 matches and scored three goals.

Vasco and Monterrey reached an agreement for the player’s signing on a loan with an obligation to buy upon meeting certain targets. The deal is valued at around 3.5 million dollars (approximately R$ 18.9 million). The midfielder was considered a priority by Vasco’s management in this transfer window.

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Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images – Caption: Having reached an agreement with Vasco, Johan Rojas bids farewell to Monterrey, Mexico

The signing has the approval of football executive Admar Lopes, who sees Rojas as a player with potential and is betting on a return to form in Brazilian football. Internally, the assessment is that the Colombian was unable to fully adapt to Mexican football, and the player’s own staff saw leaving the country as a positive move for his career.

Born in Medellín, Johan Rojas began his professional career in 2022 at La Equidad, in Colombia. At the club, he gained prominence from 2023 onwards and established himself as one of the team’s key players. Over three seasons, he played 69 games, scored seven goals, and provided ten assists.

In 2024, the midfielder moved to Mexican football, being loaned to Necaxa, where he played 30 matches and scored two goals. Adding up his stints at Necaxa and Monterrey, Rojas has 52 games, five goals, and three assists in Mexico.

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Johan Rojas in action for Monterrey, Mexico — Photo: Andrew J. Clark/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images

At Vasco, Johan Rojas arrives as an option for various roles from midfield to attack. In addition to playing as a central midfielder, he can also play on both wings, serving as an alternative to players like Nuno Moreira, Andrés Gómez, and Philippe Coutinho. Dynamic and skillful, the Colombian’s main attributes are his dribbling and speed.

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