Vasco eye Douglas Luiz, keen to join Philippe Coutinho | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama has been monitoring the situation of midfielder Douglas Luiz since the last transfer window. Revealed by the club, the 27-year-old player reportedly expressed, behind the scenes, his desire to play alongside Philippe Coutinho, currently in the Vasco squad. Despite the interest, any progress at the moment depends much more on a decision by the athlete than on a direct move from Vasco.

Douglas Luiz was officially announced on August 21 as a reinforcement for Nottingham Forest, England. At the time, the negotiation with Juventus involved an initial loan of 3 million euros (about R$ 19 million), with targets that could turn the deal into a purchase obligation. The fixed amount was set at 25 million euros (approximately R$ 158.5 million), potentially reaching 28.5 million euros with bonuses tied to individual and collective goals.

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If the targets are not met by June 2026, the English club will only have the option to purchase, at the same fixed values previously agreed upon.

After just one season at Juventus (2024/25), Douglas returns to English football, where he had a significant stint with Aston Villa between 2019 and 2024. Before that, he belonged to Manchester City but did not officially play for the main team.

At Nottingham Forest, the midfielder will be joined by other Brazilians, such as defender Jair and forward Igor Jesus, both former Botafogo players, as well as the defensive duo Morato and Murillo. The team is managed by Portuguese coach Nuno Espírito Santo and is owned by Greek magnate Evangelos Marinakis, a name that has been mentioned in speculations involving partnerships with Brazilian clubs, including Vasco and São Paulo.

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Despite the monitoring, the current scenario is considered far from a concrete negotiation, mainly due to the high values involved and the stage of the player's career in European football.

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