Vasco’s first-choice midfielder attracting interest, find out more | OneFootball

A common practice among major Brazilian clubs is to loan out promising young players so they can gain experience before establishing themselves in the first team. However, few manage to return and secure a spot. This is the case of Cauan Barros, just 21 years old, who is experiencing his best moment wearing the Vasco da Gama jersey.

Developed at São Januário, the midfielder made his debut in the 2023 Carioca Championship, still at the beginning of the SAF era. With his height, good passing, and combative presence in midfield, he caught attention right from the first matches. But that year, marked by the fight against relegation, brought changes. The arrival of coach Ramón Díaz led to the youngster losing his place, and he was subsequently loaned to Amazonas and América-MG, where he left a good impression and even attracted interest from Cruzeiro, which had its offers rejected by Vasco.

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With the need for reinforcements in the last transfer window, Barros returned earlier than expected and signed a new contract until 2027, with a salary increase. Under the command of Fernando Diniz, he earned a starting spot and has not lost as a starter. The midfielder boasts impressive numbers: an average of 1.8 tackles, 2 ball recoveries, and a 91% pass completion rate. Against Bahia, he was one of the standouts, participating in the play that led to Jean Lucas’s sending off and finishing with 94% pass accuracy and eight out of nine aerial duels won.

This good phase, however, has already attracted attention from the market. According to VDG-Cast, Barros has been receiving inquiries from interested clubs. The board believes the player could reach a market value of around R$100 million, although this amount is negotiable.

It’s worth remembering that, at the beginning of the year, Cruzeiro even offered R$800 thousand for the player, a proposal immediately rejected. Now, with increasingly solid performances and growing prominence, the midfielder is consolidating himself as a key piece in Vasco’s defensive balance.

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While the rumors circulate, fans can breathe easy: Cauan Barros remains focused at São Januário and will be a starter against Cruzeiro this Saturday (27), at 6:30 PM, for the 25th round of the Brasileirão.

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