Vasco raise bid and move closer to River Plate's Facundo Colidio | OneFootball

Vasco has made progress in the talks and submitted a new official offer to complete the signing of Argentine forward Facundo Colidio, who belongs to River Plate. The Rio club’s football department raised its bid to US$ 5 million (approximately R$ 25.3 million) to acquire 50% of the player’s economic rights. The board already has a verbal agreement in place with the player, leaving only the payment structure and bureaucratic details to be finalized with the Buenos Aires side.

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Player pressure and the search for goals in attack

The negotiation gained momentum after Facundo Colidio himself internally expressed his desire to leave River Plate and request a transfer to Vasco. Sporting director Admar Lopes took advantage of his trip to Argentina last week to intensify direct talks with the Argentine club’s executives. Both sides remain willing in the meetings to align the final terms of the deal before the transfer window closes.

The arrival of a new name up front has become a priority at São Januário due to the attack’s modest numbers in 2026. Combined, forwards Brenner, David and Claudio Spinelli have found the net 11 times this year, fewer than the 14 goals scored by John Kennedy, Fluminense’s center forward.

Although he is not viewed exclusively as an out-and-out No. 9, head coach Pedro Emanuel’s staff believes the Argentine will bring the finishing ability Vasco’s attack needs.

Who is Facundo Colidio, Vasco’s target on the market

Facundo Colidio is a 26-year-old forward developed in the Boca Juniors academy, who was bought at a very young age by Italy’s Inter Milan. The player had a standout spell with Tigre, where he formed a great attacking partnership before being signed by River Plate.

Versatile, the player stands out for his mobility, ability to play on either flank, and ease in performing the role of a second striker or false 9 in the box.

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