Corinthians' transfer ban lets Vasco sign Andrés Gómez, inside story | OneFootball

Vasco came out on top in the race against Corinthians for the signing of Colombian striker Andrés Gómez, 22 years old. The player, who belongs to Rennes-FRA, was announced this week by the Rio de Janeiro club after a loan deal with an obligation to buy based on targets set in the contract.

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Vasco announces Andrés Gómez — Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

How Corinthians lost the negotiation

Corinthians had already made progress in the deal and saw Gómez as the ideal reinforcement for Dorival Júnior in the attacking sector. The negotiation was being handled by executive director Fabinho Soldado, who was in constant talks with the player’s agent. The central point of the dispute with Vasco was the salary issue, since the transfer itself did not involve immediate costs.

The São Paulo club offered an amount considered low by the player’s staff. When Vasco entered the race and presented a higher salary proposal, Corinthians tried to match it, but couldn’t. The political crisis, marked by the impeachment of Augusto Melo, and the transfer ban imposed by FIFA ended up weighing against Timão.

Terms of the deal closed by Vasco

The agreement between Vasco and Rennes was formalized as a loan with an obligation to buy if certain targets are met. The stipulated amount is 4 million euros (about R$ 25 million) for 60% of the player’s economic rights.

In the model offered by Corinthians, the club would only have the option to buy at the end of the loan, probably for figures higher than those negotiated by Vasco — another factor that helped Gómez’s staff make their decision.

Context of the transfer ban

Although the negotiation was already underway before the punishment, the confirmation of the transfer ban on the 12th further weakened Corinthians. The penalty imposed by FIFA is due to a debt with Santos Laguna, related to the signing of defender Félix Torres, which remains unpaid.

As a result, Vasco took advantage of the situation and secured the Colombian striker, strengthening their attacking sector for the remainder of the season.

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