Vítor Pereira rules out Brazil return, Vasco face new snub | OneFootball

Vasco’s search for a new head coach suffered another major blow in the transfer market. After making a formal approach to coach Vítor Pereira, who has just left Nottingham Forest in England, the board received a far from encouraging response. The Portuguese professional showed no interest in returning to Brazilian football, mainly due to the strain he experienced during his recent spells at Corinthians and Flamengo. In addition to a family veto, the wages of the European coaching staff are considered far too high for the club’s current financial situation.

In contact with Rádio Itatiaia, the coach himself was direct when asked about the interest from the Giant of the Hill and the possibility of taking over at São Januário. The manager made it clear that, at this point in his career in 2026, returning to Brazil is completely out of his professional plans. With no unanimous options in the domestic market after failed talks with Fernando Seabra, who chose to remain at Coritiba, the board continues to evaluate foreign names, giving preference to professionals who already have knowledge of the country’s football.

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Vasco seeks Pedrinho’s return to add weight in the market

However, Vasco’s leadership understands it needs to quickly resolve its legal issues regarding the intervention in Vasco SAF in order to move forward for a top-tier coach. The main idea is to secure president Pedrinho’s return to control of the football company through an interlocutory appeal. The internal understanding is that the former player’s presence will provide the credibility needed to unlock the funds and sign reinforcements for the squad, since no signing has been completed so far due to the political split with 777 Carioca.

While things are heating up behind the scenes in the courts, the work on the pitch remains focused in Rio de Janeiro. Permanent assistant Bruno Lazaroni is leading the daily activities at CT Moacyr Barbosa, being responsible for preparing the squad tactically. The focus is entirely on the clash against Vitória on July 16 at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Barradão, in a crucial match valid for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship Série A as Vasco try to climb out of an uncomfortable 17th place.

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