Arab clubs eye Vasco as shortcut to sign rising star | OneFootball

The outstanding performance of Léo Jacó, the top scorer of the under-20 team of Vasco, has sparked interest in Arab football. However, the negotiation taking shape behind the scenes is complex and could pose a risk to the club. Teams from the United Arab Emirates want to use Vasco's loan contract as a "shortcut" to sign the player for a value considered low.

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Arab clubs probe the striker's situation

According to the portal ge, Baniyas and Al-Ittihad Kalba, both from the United Arab Emirates, have already approached the athlete's staff. The aim was to understand the details of his contract. The player, who belongs to Nova Iguaçu, is on loan to Cruz-Maltino until January 2026.

The young man is one of the top scorers of the Vasco base - Photo: Caio Almeida/CRVG

Strategy is to use Vasco's purchase option

The big play of the Arab clubs is in the purchase clause. Vasco has the right to acquire 60% or 70% of the player's pass for a value set below R$ 1 million. The intention of the foreign teams is to exercise this option through Cruz-Maltino and then take the player. The maneuver is seen as a great market opportunity for them.

The interest intensifies due to a regulatory factor. As Léo Jacó was born in 2005, he could be registered as a resident player in the United Arab Emirates, without occupying a foreigner slot. The situation creates a dilemma for Vasco. The club needs to decide whether to exercise the purchase to protect itself or risk losing one of its greatest talents from the base due to a complex contractual engineering.

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