Four Vasco players in final months of deals, could leave for free | OneFootball

Vasco is looking to decide who will be the new head coach of the professional team, but it is also dealing with contractual issues within the squad itself. Four players are under contract only until the end of the year and can already sign pre-contract agreements with other clubs starting this July. They are goalkeeper Daniel Fuzato, fellow keeper Pablo, as well as defensive midfielders Hugo Moura and Tchê Tchê.

None of the players has been contacted by the board so far to discuss a contract renewal. Under FIFA rules, players entering the final six months of their deals can freely sign with other teams for a cost-free transfer once their current contract expires. The next steps in each case will depend directly on the assessment of the coaching staff that takes over at São Januário.

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Vasco midfielders receive inquiries, but departures depend on reinforcements

Hugo Moura and Tchê Tchê, in fact, were approached by teams in recent weeks regarding a move in this mid-year transfer window. The former Botafogo midfielder was contacted by at least two Série A clubs, while number 25 received an offer from Japanese football. Talks did not progress because of Vasco's legal instability, with president Pedrinho removed from command of the SAF, which delayed the club’s moves in the transfer market.

The board led by executive Admar Lopes understands that the current squad lacks options in midfield. Because of this, the Giant of the Hill will only agree to negotiate the departure of the duo if it can finalize the arrival of reinforcements identified for the position, such as Colombian player Nelson Deossa, who belongs to Real Betis.

Pablo, young Vasco goalkeeper — Photo: Dikran Sahagian/Vasco

Situation of backup goalkeepers points to departures in December

The outlook for the defensive sector points to a complete overhaul of the backup spots. Daniel Fuzato, immediate backup to Léo Jardim, was signed in January last year, but delivered poor performances when given opportunities and played only eight matches across his two seasons at the club. At the moment, the tendency is for the keeper to leave the squad when his contract ends.

As for young Pablo, 23, he came through the club’s youth academy, but has barely found space since being promoted to the professional squad. The player has made just one appearance for the first team and has not taken the field in the current 2026 season. The behind-the-scenes expectation is that his deal also will not be renewed for next year, forcing Vasco to look for new options in the transfer market.

Daniel Fuzato does not have the trust of the fans or the club – Photo: Matheus Lima/CRVG

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