Out of Diniz's plans, players set to leave Vasco at the end of the year | OneFootball

Despite the five remaining games in the Brasileirão and the semifinal of the Copa do Brasil to be played, Vasco has already started thinking about the 2026 season. Not in coach Fernando Diniz's plans, defender Maurício Lemos and midfielder Paulinho are expected to leave the Cruzmaltino at the end of this year.

Signed at the beginning of 2025, Maurício Lemos has a contract with the Rio de Janeiro club until December and is not expected to play again this season. The defender has reportedly been allowed to seek a new destination. This information comes from Itatiaia.

The Uruguayan completed nine games for Vasco this year and has not played since August 2, when the team was defeated by Mirassol.

Paulinho, on the other hand, was important for the Cruzmaltino in the first half of the year and played 24 games until July. Since then, he has only played once, against Ceará, on September 14.

The midfielder also has a contract with the club until the end of December and has reportedly not been approached for a renewal. According to Itatiaia, within the club's backstage, his departure is considered certain.

Standings Situation

On a streak of three consecutive defeats, Vasco needs to find their way back to victory to re-enter the fight for a spot in the Libertadores. The Cruzmaltino is in tenth place with 42 points.

Vasco's Next Game

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