Wolfsburg rule out Vinícius Souza loan, Vasco’s plans take a hit | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama has identified a major target to strengthen their midfield, but negotiations are being hindered by high figures and the rigidity of the European market. The club is monitoring the situation of midfielder Vinícius Souza, currently at Wolfsburg (Germany). However, according to journalist Bruno Usberti, as reported by ESPN, the Germans are not interested in releasing the player on loan, which is the type of deal desired by Vasco’s management.

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High investment blocks departure

The Bundesliga club’s stance is justified by the significant investment made recently. Wolfsburg paid 15 million euros (about R$ 93 million) to sign the midfielder from Sheffield United, with another 2 million euros in potential bonuses. Given this scenario, the Germans’ priority is to keep the asset or negotiate a permanent transfer to recover their investment, making a loan deal unfeasible at the moment.

Midfielder interests Vasco – Photo: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images

Competition and salaries

In addition to Wolfsburg’s resistance, Vasco faces competition from Corinthians, who have already started formal talks. Another significant obstacle is the salary issue: Vinícius Souza, a product of Flamengo’s youth academy, earns about R$ 1 million per month in Europe.

Vasco has only made preliminary inquiries to understand the conditions, but has not submitted a formal offer. Without the Germans showing flexibility and agreeing to temporarily release the player, negotiations remain stalled at an early stage.

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