Vasco open talks to sign Racing midfielder Santiago Sosa | OneFootball

Vasco's board has moved forward with another international target to strengthen the squad under head coach Pedro Emanuel. According to information reported exclusively by journalist Matheus Giuberti in partnership with Argentine reporter César Luis Merlo, the Rio club has shown genuine interest and opened official talks in an attempt to sign defensive midfielder Santiago Sosa, who currently belongs to Argentina's Racing. Negotiations are ongoing this Friday (24) with the club from Avellaneda and the player's camp.

The search for a player for the holding midfield role has gained full momentum in recent days, with the coaching staff mapping out options that offer more solidity and ball-winning ability in midfield. Executive director Admar Lopes is leading the initial contacts to understand the terms of the deal. The Giant of the Hill is considering making an official proposal in the form of a loan with an option or obligation to buy later, the standard model adopted by the club to strengthen the team in the second half of the season.

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Search for leadership and the profile outlined at Vasco

The move for Santiago Sosa accurately reflects the new guidelines established by Vasco's scouting department for the current international transfer window. The football department has determined that the top priority is to find players with a strong profile of active leadership and major physical presence in duels. The midfielder's style of play is very appealing, as his marking ability and competitiveness perfectly address the shortcomings identified by the technical committee.

Talks are still at a preliminary stage with the player's representatives, but Vasco is trying to use the promise of an ambitious sporting project led by investor Marcos Lamacchia to convince the player to come to Brazil. The board is acting with financial caution so as not to inflate the wage bill immediately, while respecting the legal procedures of judicial reorganization, but it is racing against time to give more strong options to a squad fighting relegation in the Brazilian Championship.

Who is Santiago Sosa?

Santiago Sosa is a 27-year-old right-footed defensive midfielder developed in the youth ranks of River Plate, where he gained national recognition and won major titles under Marcelo Gallardo. The midfielder built up international experience after being sold to MLS, where he played for Atlanta United before returning to Argentina to wear the Racing shirt, where he won the 2024 Copa Sudamericana.

Known for his strong tactical positioning, physical strength in tackles, and accuracy in distributing long passes, the player is being monitored as the ideal name to organize the backbone of Vasco in the Brazilian Championship.

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