Cashing in: Andrey Santos joins Manchester United, earns Vasco millions | OneFootball

A Vasco academy product is at the center of one of the biggest moves in the European market during this transfer window. Defensive midfielder Andrey Santos has agreed personal terms and received authorization to travel and sign his contract as the newest addition to Manchester United. The transfer was first reported by international outlet The Athletic.

The deal between the Premier League giants was completed for a fixed fee of £48 million (around R$ 332 million), and could reach £50 million (approximately R$ 346 million) if the 22-year-old midfielder meets contract targets considered easy to achieve. The agreement also states that the player’s former club, Chelsea, will retain a 10% sell-on profit from any future transfer.

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Andrey Santos sale guarantees revenue for Vasco

Even without being directly involved in the British negotiations, Vasco will make a significant amount from the outcome of the deal. As the player’s training club, Cruz-maltino is entitled to 2.5% of the total international transfer fee through the FIFA solidarity mechanism. Counting only the fixed amount of the sale, the revenue headed to the coffers of São Januário will be £1.2 million, which represents about R$ 8.3 million at the current exchange rate.

The new income comes at an excellent time for the management, which is dealing with a tight budget ceiling and restrictions imposed by the SAF intervention process in the 6th Business Court. The money earmarked by the international federation will help give executive director Admar Lopes more breathing room to sign reinforcements.

Midfielder began his journey at seven years old

The player has a long connection with the Cruz-maltino shirt, having begun his academy journey in 2011 at just seven years old. The defensive midfielder made his first-team debut in 2021 and became the team’s main pillar in the 2022 promotion campaign, scoring eight goals before being sold to the English club for R$ 68 million in January 2023.

After loan spells at Nottingham Forest and Strasbourg, the youngster returned to London, recording 43 appearances, three goals, and four assists in the last European season.

Andrey Santos, former Vasco player, in action for Chelsea – Photo: Reprodução/X

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