Vasco board weigh move for Evander in July: “Return home” | OneFootball

Vasco has begun its first official planning moves ahead of the opening of the next transfer window, identifying the search for a new midfielder as one of the top priorities for the senior squad. Among the options being evaluated by the football department, the name of Evander has emerged as one of the alternatives being closely monitored to strengthen the team in the second half of the year. Developed in Vasco’s youth academy, the player now plays in Major League Soccer (MLS) and is enjoying an outstanding spell in the United States.

According to information initially published by BTB Sports, the top brass at São Januário are interested in bringing him back, but the high figures involved in a potential transfer are seen as the main obstacle to getting the deal done. The club’s internal assessment is that the move would require a very significant financial investment, which is why Vasco are approaching the negotiations with caution. Even amid this complicated scenario, the playmaker remains on the radar of the department led by executive director Admar Lopes and president Pedrinho.

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Vasco focus on Brazilian players

The initial move for Evander is part of a broader market strategy adopted by Vasco’s board for building the squad in the middle of the 2026 season. The coaching staff and scouting team decided that the main focus of the July window will be the signing of Brazilian players, reducing the adaptation issues seen with previous batches of foreign reinforcements.

As a result, the international market and players from other South American nationalities will only be considered as a secondary alternative to fill specific gaps. The midfielder’s profile meets the established requirements by combining the desired nationality, identification with the club, and an advanced competitive rhythm, while the management remains alert to corporate possibilities to make the deal happen.

Who is Evander?

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Evander da Silva Ferreira is 27 years old and one of the main recent talents produced in the cauldron of São Januário. He made his professional debut for Vasco in 2016, and one of his standout moments at the club came when he became the youngest player in Vasco’s history to score twice in a Copa Libertadores match, against Universidad de Concepción, in 2018. In the same year, he was transferred to Midtjylland of Denmark, where he won the national league and the Danish Cup, and also finished as the top assist provider in the UEFA Europa League in the 2022/2023 season.

In December 2022, the midfielder moved to the United States after being signed by the Portland Timbers, where he was named to the league’s Best XI and played in the All-Star Game. In February 2025, FC Cincinnati paid 12 million dollars to sign him, making the Brazilian their main No. 10. In the current 2026 MLS season, Evander is at the peak of his physical and technical form, with 9 goals and 6 assists in just 14 matches played, including stellar performances that have made him one of the most highly valued players in all of North American soccer.

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