Bombshell at Vasco! 💣 Rayan agrees five-year deal: "It's up to the club" | OneFootball

The transfer market exploded at São Januário on Wednesday afternoon (15th). Vasco da Gama is facing what could easily be the biggest financial transaction in its entire century-long history. Bournemouth, a club competing in the Premier League (England), has made a strong push to sign the youth academy gem, Rayan.

According to a joint investigation by journalists Cahê Mota and Letícia Marques from ge, as well as Rodrigo Silvério from Podcast Cruzmaltino, and confirmed by Papo na Colina, the scenario is set: the player has already given the “ok” for the transfer.

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The Player’s “Yes” and the Figures

Between Rayan and the English club, the agreement is practically sealed. The striker has accepted the salary terms and the sporting project to sign a contract valid for five years. The young player and his family view the move to the world’s most competitive league “very positively,” especially to a team where he will have a starring role and won’t just be another number in the squad.

For Vasco, the offer on the table is colossal: it’s around 35 million euros (about R$ 220 million), potentially reaching 40 million euros with goals and bonuses. Furthermore, according to journalist Joel Silva from the Colina em Foco channel and the Jogada10 portal, Vasco should also retain a percentage of any future sale. The final decision now rests exclusively in the hands of the Vasco board.

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Negotiation Context

Bournemouth entered the fray with deep pockets. The English team, currently 15th in the Premier League, has just sold its standout player, Semenyo, to Manchester City for around R$ 470 million, and has chosen Rayan as the ideal replacement.

It’s worth noting that Vasco had already rejected an offer of 31 million euros from Zenit (Russia) recently. At that time, the club stated it would only negotiate for something close to 50 million euros. Now, with an offer from England approaching that level and much more appealing to the player from a sporting perspective, resistance may decrease.

National Team and Valuation

Another factor weighing in is visibility. Rayan is on the radar of Carlo Ancelotti (tipped for the Brazilian National Team) and is expected to appear on the next call-up list for friendlies, which would further increase his market value.

Protected by a release clause of half a billion reais and with a recently renewed contract (which secured him one of the highest salaries in the squad), Vasco feels secure. The board will only give the green light if it believes the figures have reached the “ideal level” to balance the club’s finances and break its historic sales record.

Rayan could be on the list for the next Brazilian National Team call-up – Photo: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

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