Club runs out of patience, takes Vasco to court | OneFootball

Enjoying a good phase on the field, Vasco da Gama is once again facing turbulence off it. The club has been taken to court by Benfica, from Portugal, over a debt related to the purchase of defender João Victor, who has already left São Januário.

According to information from ESPN Brasil, the initial amount of the debt was around 3 million euros (approximately R$ 19 million), but with interest and adjustments, the sum has risen to 4.5 million euros, which is equivalent to R$ 28.4 million at the current exchange rate.

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The claim refers to unpaid installments from the deal made in 2024, as well as an amount that should have been passed on to the Portuguese club after the defender was sold to CSKA Moscow, from Russia. Benfica held 30% of the player’s economic rights and claims it did not receive its share — about 1.5 million euros (R$ 9.4 million).

According to journalist Bruno Andrade, Vasco’s CEO, Carlos Amodeo, even traveled recently to Portugal to try to reach an agreement with Benfica’s directors, but talks did not progress. Faced with the deadlock, the European club hired a law firm in Rio de Janeiro and filed a lawsuit against the Cruz-Maltino.

So far, Vasco has not made an official statement about the case.

Situation on and off the field

While dealing with legal and financial issues, the team led by Fernando Diniz is enjoying a good moment in the Brazilian Championship. Last Monday (20), Vasco defeated Fluminense 2-0 at Maracanã, in the 29th round of Série A, and continues to climb the table.

Photos: Matheus Lima/Vasco.

Off the pitch, however, the club still faces financial difficulties and is seeking new investors for the SAF, in addition to resolving old issues such as the one involving defender João Victor.

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