Vasco eyeing Argentine giant’s captain, find out more | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama has once again shown interest in signing Santiago Sosa, captain of Racing from Argentina. Despite the market movement, the Vasco board is already aware that this is a considered quite complex negotiation, mainly due to the strict stance adopted by the Argentine club to release the player.

According to the radio station DSports 103.1 FM, Racing will only negotiate Sosa upon the full payment of the release clause, set at 12 million dollars, which is around R$ 63 million at the current exchange rate. This requirement makes the operation delicate within Vasco's financial planning for the season.

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Santiago Sosa (on the left) has caught Vasco's attention – Photo: IMAGO/Photosport

Vasco evaluates costs and keeps Sosa on the market radar

Despite the difficulty, Santiago Sosa's name remains well evaluated internally. Under the leadership of football director Admar Lopes, Vasco continues to keep an eye on the market in search of reinforcements that can elevate the level of the squad led by Fernando Diniz.

According to DSports, the Rio de Janeiro club has already formalized its interest in the 26-year-old midfielder, who is considered one of the most highly rated players within the mapping done by the football department. However, the high amount requested by Racing means that the board is cautious and treats the deal as sensitive from a financial standpoint.

Santiago Sosa's career path and numbers

Santiago Sosa began his career in the youth ranks of Mercedes and gained prominence when he was signed by River Plate in 2018. His professional debut took place in a Libertadores match against Racing on August 29, 2018.

In February 2021, the player began his international journey by signing with Atlanta United in the MLS, where he had a consistent run and accumulated good numbers. In 2024, he returned to Argentine football to play for Racing, a club where he became captain and an important part of the squad.

Sosa also has a history with the Argentine youth national team, participating in the 2019 South American U-20 Championship and the U-20 World Cup the same year. The player holds dual citizenship, with Croatian ancestry.

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Santiago Sosa's numbers

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