Vasco set to extend Rayan’s contract until December 2028 | OneFootball

Vasco has advanced negotiations to renew the contract of Rayan, 18 years old, until December 2028, according to information from Bruno Andrade (ESPN). People inside the club say the deal is practically closed, and the expectation is for an official announcement later this month.

Million-Euro Release Clause and Protection

The new proposal includes a release clause of 60 million euros (about R$ 360 million), higher than the current 40 million euros. The goal is to shield the striker from European interest ahead of the Copa do Brasil semifinal, which takes place next week in Rio de Janeiro.

In addition to the contract extension, the package includes a progressive salary increase and performance-based bonuses.

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Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco.

A Gem Developed at São Januário

A product of the club since he was 6 years old, Rayan is under contract until December 2026. He has accumulated 12 goals and 8 assists in the 2025 Brasileirão and is experiencing his best moment wearing the cruz-maltina shirt. In 2022, he signed his first professional contract after scoring 31 goals in 43 matches in the youth categories, winning the Carioca U-17 and the Copa Rio U-17.

Son of former defender Valkmar, Rayan was promoted to the professional squad in 2024 and quickly earned his place. He has already attracted interest from European clubs—with Barcelona monitoring him since 2022 on Deco’s recommendation—but the player has always expressed his desire to stay.

Recent Performance Boosted His Value

In the 2025 Brasileirão, the striker has eight goals, plus four assists in the Copa do Brasil. He was decisive in big matches, such as the 3-1 win over Flamengo, and regained his rhythm after minor injuries mid-year. Today, he is valued at approximately R$ 50 million.

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Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco.

Vasco’s Strategy

The board sees Rayan as a central piece of the sports project. The new contract includes:

President Pedro Paulo de Oliveira is leading the talks, and the club hopes to make everything official before the Copa do Brasil semifinal.

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