Wants out! Marino Hinestroza opens talks with Deportivo Cali | OneFootball

Colombian forward Marino Hinestroza has taken another step that points to his likely departure from Vasco in the coming weeks. With no room in the main squad led by Renato Gaúcho, the player has formally expressed his desire to return to his home country to wear the colors of Deportivo Cali. According to information revealed by Colombian journalist Carlos Arturo Arango, talks between the two boards have already begun behind the scenes of the transfer market.

The two sides came closer through a third-party representative, who conveyed the left winger’s wish to the top brass of the Cali club. The deal currently being discussed involves a loan move, with the player’s monthly costs to be split proportionally between Vasco and the Colombian greens. This financial arrangement is seen as a viable alternative to make the deal happen and give the player more minutes in the second half of 2026.

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Salary split and Hinestroza’s future at Vasco

The need for a fresh start has gained momentum due to Marino’s below-expected performances in Rio de Janeiro. Signed at the start of the year for $5 million (almost R$ 30 million at the exchange rate at the time), the youngster faced criticism from the fans and failed to establish himself as a regular option among the starters. Knowing that the player’s contract is long-term and runs until December 2029, the board led by president Pedrinho has ruled out a mutual termination and prefers a loan move to preserve the player’s market value.

The Rio club’s coaching staff is following the talks in a procedural manner, since the attack is one of the areas being reshaped for the remainder of the Brazilian Championship after the end of the World Cup. The Colombian’s departure would open up an important spot on the wage bill at the São Januário dressing room, allowing executive director Admar Lopes more room to maneuver in securing the reinforcements requested by the coach during the July international transfer window.

Marino arrived and never managed to establish himself at Colina – Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

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