Vasco consider move for Colombian striker Jhon Córdoba | OneFootball

Vasco has included the name of Colombian striker Jhon Córdoba, who currently plays for Krasnodar in Russia, among its top targets to take over the No. 9 shirt in the second half of the season. According to exclusive information obtained by the profile NT Vascaínos, the player is on the football department’s table and is rated very positively internally. The board has not yet made an official offer, but it is monitoring the conditions of a deal for the player, who is under contract with the Russians until June 2027.

The Cruz-maltino sees the 33-year-old striker as the immediate solution to the attacking urgency highlighted by head coach Pedro Emanuel. The numbers from last season support the interest: according to data from the Ogol portal, he recorded 19 goals and 9 assists in 36 matches played in the Russian Championship. Overall in the European season, the player posted an impressive 22 goals and 10 assists in 41 matches.

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Tough negotiations in Russia and the work needed to complete the signing

The Vasco board sees the talks as very challenging due to the uncompromising stance taken by Krasnodar’s leadership. The European club values the player’s physical presence and aerial ability, demanding between 10 and 12 million euros (around R$ 60 to 70 million) to release him. The Russian team’s coaching staff considers him a key piece and does not intend to make his move to South American football easy.

The Giant of the Hill is working behind the scenes to design a viable deal structure, looking at options such as a loan with an option to buy to fund the arrival of the reinforcement. The club is trying to speed up the search for investors and new financial backing to register the reinforcements before the deadlines for the Copa Sudamericana and the Copa do Brasil.

Who is Jhon Córdoba, the No. 9 linked with Vasco

Jhon Córdoba is a 33-year-old Colombian center-forward who has built a solid career in European football, with successful spells at clubs such as Espanyol, Granada, Mainz 05, Köln and Hertha Berlin. The striker stands out for his imposing physical presence, ability to hold up the ball with his back to goal, and accuracy in finishing inside the box. The player is also a regular for the Colombia national team, having played in the most recent 2026 FIFA World Cup before suffering an injury.

Vasco believes the investment will provide the penalty-box presence demanded by the fans for the rest of the season. In addition to sounding out the Colombian’s situation, the club’s directors are negotiating for speedy wingers such as Uruguayan Brian Rodríguez of América-MX, and have completed the signing of defensive midfielder Santiago Sosa. The management’s goal is to deliver a complete squad to climb the Brazilian Championship standings.

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