Rayan meets with Vasco and agents to discuss Bournemouth interest | OneFootball

The future of Rayan was the topic of meetings on the day of Vasco's season debut in 2026. The 19-year-old forward met with his agents and the directors of the Rio de Janeiro club on Thursday afternoon at the hotel in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro where the team was gathered for the match against Maricá.

The meeting took place just a few hours after the number 77 positively signaled towards the contractual proposal presented by Bournemouth, from England. During the conversation, Rayan made it clear his desire to play in European football. The player's staff believes that a transfer to the Premier League would represent an important step for his career development, although there is still no agreement between the clubs.

The meeting had a calm tone and did not result in any immediate decision. Market issues, possible destinations for the forward, and the player's interest in moving to Europe were discussed. Despite this, Rayan and his representatives do not intend to force a departure at this time, showing respect for Vasco, the club that developed him.

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Rayan in action for Vasco — Photo: Fabio Giannelli/AGIF

On Vasco's side, the management is working with the idea of keeping the forward at least until mid-2026. The internal understanding is that Rayan could increase his value even more if he stays for another six months playing in Brazilian football. So far, Bournemouth has not formalized an official proposal but made an unofficial inquiry indicating values around 35 million euros (approximately R$ 218 million).

Despite the financial need, Vasco's directors believe that a potential negotiation in the mid-year transfer window, traditionally the hottest in the European market, could yield even higher figures. Additionally, coach Fernando Diniz has already informed the management that he counts on Rayan for the start of the season.

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Rayan, from Vasco, celebrates a goal in the match against Fluminense, valid for the 2025 Copa do Brasil semifinal (Photo: Delmiro Junior/Photo Premium/Gazeta Press)

From the player's side, the evaluation is different. The staff sees Bournemouth as the ideal destination at this moment, highlighting the recent history of the English club in valuing young athletes. As examples, they cite the sale of Ghanaian Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City for over R$ 470 million, as well as the negotiation of defender Huijsen with Real Madrid in May 2025, for about R$ 374 million.

Besides the English interest, Vasco also received inquiries from Borussia Dortmund, Germany. Officially, the only formalized proposal so far was from Zenit, Russia, but the forward declined, making it clear his desire to play in one of the main centers of European football.

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