A reality check: Journalist pours cold water on Vasco's Rayan sale hopes | OneFootball

The Vasco fans have gotten used to the idea that the sale of Rayan would be the biggest in the club’s history. However, a cold analysis by journalist Gilmar Ferreira from Extra “throws cold water” on this optimism. According to him, the amount of 30 to 40 million euros (around R$ 250 million), dreamed of by the club, is “far from materializing.”

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Age and lack of senior national team call-up lower the price

The analysis points out two problems for Vasco: Rayan’s age and the lack of a call-up to the main Brazilian National Team. At 19 years old, the European market no longer sees him as a “prospect.” Moreover, giants like Real Madrid and Barcelona usually don’t pay such high amounts for players who haven’t yet worn the senior national team jersey.

Gilmar Ferreira points out that the most realistic market for Rayan is among Europe’s “mid-tier” clubs, and these don’t pay more than 20 million euros (R$ 124 million). The only markets that would pay more than that are the Arab or Russian ones, which have already been ruled out by the player himself.

Rayan, the jewel of Colina, wouldn’t be worth the amount the club is asking for – Photo: X/Twitter Vasco da Gama

Vasco rushes to renew the contract

Vasco has an additional problem: Rayan’s contract expires in December 2026. The short time frame weakens the club’s bargaining power. That’s why the board is racing against time to secure a renewal until 2028.

The contract extension is the only weapon the Cruz-Maltino has to force Europeans to pay a fairer price for our jewel.

Rayan continues to shine wearing the Gigante’s jersey – Photo: Matheus Lima/CRVG

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