Ceará president denies Vasco have approached for defender | OneFootball

Vasco is already active in the market with an eye on the 2026 season and has added another name to its watch list. According to the Atenção Vascaínos channel, center-back Willian Machado, a standout at Ceará, has started to be monitored by the football department.

The investigation by Canal Vasco confirmed that the defender is highly regarded internally. Sources close to the sector indicate that his name is being discussed as a possible reinforcement, although no formal steps have been taken so far.

Seeking clarification, Canal Vasco spoke exclusively with Ceará’s president, João Paulo. The executive was straightforward when asked about Vasco’s interest.

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Willian Machado on the field for Ceará — Photo: Stephan Eilert / Ceará SC

He stated that Vasco has not made any official contact so far.“No contact has been made so far,” he assured.

Despite this, Willian Machado remains on the internal agenda. The center-back is experiencing a period of technical growth and is considered an important piece in Ceará’s defense, where he stands out for his leadership. Inside São Januário, he is seen as a reinforcement who could add depth to the squad in 2026—a year that will have a more intense schedule, with the Brasileirão starting as early as January due to the new format.

For now, the situation is clear: there is internal evaluation and interest, but no negotiations are underway.

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Willian Machado wearing the Ceará jersey — Photo: Felipe Santos / Ceará SC

Vasco continues to monitor and is waiting for the right moment to decide whether to turn their monitoring into a formal proposal.

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