Vasco track São Paulo player who could join for free next window | OneFootball

Vasco is monitoring the situation of center-back Arboleda, from São Paulo, who could leave the club on a free transfer in the next transfer window. The player is not expected to remain with the team after internal issues and already has his departure in motion.

The desire to leave São Paulo came from the player himself and his camp. At the same time, the club is looking to reduce its wage bill and is not expected to make his release difficult.

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Negotiation involves salary and Vasco’s offer

Vasco appears as one of Arboleda’s possible destinations. Coach Renato Gaúcho has already given a positive signal for the signing, and the board is working to make the deal happen.

The Rio club’s idea is to offer a long-term contract to convince the center-back to play football in Rio de Janeiro. However, the player’s high salary is still seen as an obstacle in the negotiations.

Internally, Vasco is trying to find an alternative to complete the deal, including the possibility of adjusting the figures with the player.

The situation at São Paulo is already defined

Arboleda is no longer part of São Paulo’s plans. The center-back traveled to his home country and has not yet returned to the club.

The São Paulo board is even seeking a termination through FIFA to end the contract permanently. The current scenario indicates that the player will not wear the São Paulo shirt again.

With that, Vasco remains alert to the market opportunity and is evaluating the next steps to try to move forward with the signing.

Who is Arboleda?

Before arriving at São Paulo, Arboleda built his entire career in Ecuadorian football. Developed at Olmedo, the center-back also played for LDU Loja and Deportivo Cuenca before gaining prominence at Universidad Católica de Quito, where he stood out in the domestic league for his physical style and strength in the air.

His consistent performances in Ecuador led him to the national team and caught São Paulo’s attention, which signed him in 2017. Since then, the defender has never played in European football.

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