Vasco in talks to sign World Cup forward John Yeboah | OneFootball

Vasco remains active in the transfer market to strengthen its attack. The latest name being discussed behind the scenes is winger John Yeboah, who currently plays for Venezia in Italy. The Rio club has shown strong interest in the 26-year-old and is already in talks to try to finalize a transfer deal.

The player became a starter for the Ecuador national team during this year’s World Cup. The Ecuadorian side was eventually eliminated in the second round of the competition after losing to Mexico.

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Dual nationality and a heavyweight nickname at Vasco

Yeboah was born in Hamburg, Germany, but holds dual citizenship because his mother is Ecuadorian and his father is Ghanaian. The forward has carried the nickname “Neymar” since the start of his professional career because of his dribbling ability and speed.

His decision to represent the South American country came after completing his entire youth development with the German national team shirt. Without room to break into the European senior squad, the dream of playing in a World Cup weighed heavily in his decision to accept Ecuador’s call-up, where he became a trusted player for coach Sebastián Beccacece.

Yeboah played in the World Cup for Ecuador – Photo: Joosep Martinson – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images

Standout in Italy and the deal’s value

The winger is coming off a great spell in European football, where he was the standout player for the Italian side in winning the second-division title and securing promotion. His contract with the Venice club runs until June 2028, and his market value is around 5.5 million euros (about R$32 million at the current exchange rate).

The numbers from last season in Europe show the player’s impact in attack. Over 34 matches for the Venice side, Yeboah found the net 10 times and also provided nine key assists for his teammates. At the World Cup, he appeared in all four matches for the Ecuadorian national team.

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