Former Vasco director reveals top European club enquiry for Rayan

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·8 Oktober 2025

Former Vasco director reveals top European club enquiry for Rayan

The former football director of Vasco da Gama, Marcelo Sant’Ana, revealed that striker Rayan, one of the club's main prospects, received inquiries from European clubs. In an interview with the channel Zona Mista Oficial, the director shared that, last year, two European clubs sought information about the young player, with one of them being "top-tier".

“Rayan sparked interest from two European clubs. One of them is of the highest level, those who compete for major titles every year," said Sant’Ana, without revealing the names of the teams involved. + Vasco anticipates and already signals interest in purchasing one of its reinforcements Marcelo Sant’ana, former football director of Vasco — Photo: Reproduction

Rayan, 18, is treated as one of the most valuable gems of the Vasco base, with stints in the Brazilian youth team and a long-term contract with the club. The player has already scored important goals with the professional jersey and is internally seen as a central piece in the team's long-term project until 2030.

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During the interview, Sant’Ana took the opportunity to praise the work developed in Vasco's youth categories, highlighting names like Ramon Rique (Under-20), Rodrigo Jr (Under-15) and Diego Minete (Under-17).

“Vasco has a strong, well-structured base with many emerging talents. It is one of the pillars that can support the club in the future," added the former director. + Vasco dominates the top and has the most lethal attack in the Brasileirão, see Photo: Reproduction.

Even out of office, which was disconnected after an internal restructuring, Marcelo Sant’Ana affirmed leaving with gratitude and pride for what he helped to build behind the scenes.

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