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Barcelona has formalized a proposal to sign forward Rayan, 19, one of the main revelations of Brazilian football in 2025. The exact amount has not been disclosed, but according to journalist Joel Silva, the offer is below the player's release clause, set at 40 million euros.

The Catalan move comes at a special moment for the young player, who is experiencing his most decisive phase in Vasco's jersey under the command of Fernando Diniz. Rayan has scored 15 goals and provided one assist this season — with 13 goals scored after the coach's arrival — and has established himself as a key player in Vasco's attack. His performance has put him on the radar of European giants, including English and French clubs.

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Vasco moves to prevent Rayan's call-up to the U-20 World Cup (Photo: Dikran Sahagian/Vasco)

Comparison with Estêvão raises market expectations

In the market, Vasco sees in Rayan a potential for appreciation comparable to that of Estêvão, former Palmeiras player, sold to Chelsea in 2024 for 61.5 million euros (45 million fixed + 16.5 million in bonuses).

However, the Vasco player's trajectory is even more precocious in terms of impact: at just 19 years old, he already presents numbers that place him among the highlights of the Brasileirão, with ten rounds still to play, which could further inflate his value.

Accessible release clause and possibility of record negotiation

The release clause of 40 million euros is considered “accessible” for elite European clubs, which increases the interest in the player. Even though negotiations rarely reach the full value of the clause, consulted sources evaluate that a transfer in the range of 30 to 35 million euros (between R$ 189 million and R$ 220 million) would be plausible, and could even exceed this range if Vasco manages to renew the contract and raise the clause.

If confirmed, Rayan's departure is set to easily surpass Vasco's biggest sale in history, which was Paulinho to Bayer Leverkusen for 18.5 million euros in 2018.

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Rayan after scoring a goal against Flamengo at Maracanã (Photo: Thiago Ribeiro/AGIF)

Vasco monitors the market but prioritizes retention

Internally, the SAF board handles the situation cautiously. The understanding is that Rayan, besides his technical potential, represents a strategic asset for the club's sporting and financial reconstruction. The tendency is for Vasco to listen to proposals, but only proceed with a negotiation that is considered “irresistible.”

Meanwhile, the forward remains a key starter for Fernando Diniz and a crucial piece in the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship, where Vasco is still fighting to improve its position and dream of an international spot.

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