Vasco da Gama ‘have made contact’ over Pep Guardiola-linked Carlos Vicens | OneFootball

According to Canal Vasco, Vasco da Gama have made contact about Spanish coach Carlos Vicens, who is currently at SC Braga. He rose to prominence as part of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City staff during one of the club’s most successful eras.

Internally, his name is well regarded by sections of Vasco’s football department. He is viewed as a studious coach with a strong tactical base, aligned with modern ideas, particularly attacking organisation and pressing after losing possession.

The board believe the club needs a coach with a clear methodology, the capacity to develop players and sharp strategic reading. That background is viewed as an important differentiator, from working in a high-demand environment to managing a star-studded squad and competing for titles.

In 2025/26, Vicens has 44 matches in charge of Braga, with 27 wins, 9 draws and 8 defeats, scoring 91 and conceding 36. The return includes solid campaigns in the Europa League and Portuguese domestic competitions, underlining his status as a promising Spanish coach.

Despite the enquiry, there are no advanced talks and no clarity on finances or contract length. The move is part of a broad market mapping that also considers Brazilian and international candidates. Vasco are proceeding cautiously, seeking to align the appointment with the season plan and avoid rushed decisions.

Source: PaponaColina