Vasco target John Yeboah, but forward rejects Brazil move | OneFootball

Vasco suffered another setback in its attempts to strengthen the attacking department for the remainder of the national and continental competitions. According to information revealed exclusively by journalist Matheus Giuberti this Friday (31), the board tried to formalize the signing of Ecuadorian forward John Yeboah. However, the initial talks were abruptly put on hold due to the player’s lack of interest in moving to Brazilian football at this stage of his career.

The Cruz-maltino side had been scouting the international market in search of speedy wingers to make up for the shortcomings in the senior squad for the second half of the season. The football department made firm inquiries with the player’s representatives, but the athlete’s unwavering stance on staying in the European market forced the end of the contacts. Faced with the disappointing news behind the scenes, the leadership headed by executive director Admar Lopes has already opened parallel negotiations with other names for the position.

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Search for forwards and Vasco’s priorities

The Vasco board sees the arrival of wide players as a top priority for coach Pedro Emanuel. The club does not intend to waste time lamenting the Ecuadorian’s rejection and has already redirected the annual budget of R$100 million guaranteed by Marcos Lamacchia toward other options. The urgency behind the scenes is justified by the need to complete a package of up to five signings in pursuit of the season’s objectives.

The Giant of the Hill is focusing its efforts on resolving the financial issues in other transfer sagas stirring up the window in Argentina. The football department’s top priority is to make the down payment of US$8 million to complete the signing of defensive midfielder Santiago Sosa from Racing. The management is also keeping a close eye on defensive midfielder Franco Ibarra of Rosario Central, following the definitive withdrawal from talks for Colombian Nelson Deossa.

Club seeks financial alternatives

Vasco needs to look for alternatives that accept a business model based on a loan with a purchase option set in the contract. This financial structure is essential to get around the bureaucratic slowness of the legal procedures involved in the corporate transition with 777 Partners.

The coaching staff is asking for the arrival of a pacey player to bolster the attack for the decisive matches in the Brazilian Championship, Copa do Brasil, and the remainder of the Copa Sudamericana.

Director Admar Lopes tries to find reinforcements for coach Pedro Emanuel – Photo: Reprodução Atenção Vascaínos

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