Evander back to Vasco? Here’s what’s going on

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·31 Januari 2026

Evander back to Vasco? Here’s what’s going on

Officially presented as Vasco’s new signing for the 2026 season, striker Brenner revealed a behind-the-scenes detail that excited the Cruzmaltina fans. During a press conference this Friday, the player stated that midfielder Evander, a product of the club’s youth academy, has a strong desire to return to São Januário.

“I’ll make a confession here: he’s dying to come back!” said Brenner, when commenting on his relationship with the Brazilian midfielder.

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Brenner mentions friendship with Evander and help in negotiations with Vasco

Vasco’s fourth signing for 2026, Brenner joins the club with a strong connection to coach Fernando Diniz, who played a decisive role in the negotiations with Udinese, from Italy. The striker will wear the number 20 shirt and highlighted the importance of his conversations with Evander during the process.

Brenner and Evander played together at FC Cincinnati in the United States and maintain a close relationship off the field. According to the new number 20, the midfielder was instrumental in introducing him to the club and the scale of Vasco’s fanbase.

“Evander is a great friend I made through football, an incredible person, a high-level player. When the negotiations started, we began to talk. He introduced me to the club, said the fans were passionate, that I would really like it. Making a confession here, he’s dying to come back too. It’s a great friendship that helped me a lot in this negotiation,” said Brenner. + Vasco receives positive signal from Cuiabano and tries to secure his release from Nottingham Forest Photo: Reproduction.

Evander is a target in the market, but his price keeps Brazilian clubs away

Despite his desire to return to Vasco, Evander’s situation in the market is considered complex. Currently at FC Cincinnati, the midfielder recently caught the attention of Grêmio for the 2026 season. According to journalist Fábio Vargas, the club from Rio Grande do Sul made an inquiry, but the interest did not progress.

The main obstacle is the price demanded by the Americans. Cincinnati will not negotiate the player for less than 12 million euros (about R$ 74.1 million at the current exchange rate).

In addition to Grêmio, clubs such as Palmeiras and Flamengo have already shown interest in Evander in recent seasons. Even so, the current trend is for the midfielder to remain in the MLS.

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FC Cincinnati star, Evander is in great form in MLS

Evander is one of the main standouts for FC Cincinnati and Major League Soccer. In 2024, the midfielder finished the season with 15 goals and 19 assists in 28 games, making him one of the most decisive players in the league.

In the following season, the Brazilian played 43 matches in MLS, scoring 22 goals and providing 17 assists, totaling 39 direct goal involvements. His performance put him in the race for the league’s top scorer, even alongside Lionel Messi.

While the desire to return to Vasco exists, as revealed by Brenner, the completion of the deal depends on a financial scenario considered difficult for Brazilian clubs.

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