Inside Vasco’s move for Cuiabano: fees, structure and stumbling blocks | OneFootball

Vasco has set its priority target for the left-back position and is making every effort to finalize the signing. The name Cuiabano is treated with urgency and maximum desire by the Vasco board, which sees the player as the ideal profile to elevate the squad led by Fernando Diniz. However, taking the athlete away from European football is not a simple task and requires detailed financial engineering.

The negotiation is considered complex and involves various aspects to be addressed, from the contractual model to the million-dollar figures that would be triggered by sports goals. The Rio de Janeiro club remains cautious but acts firmly behind the scenes to try to overcome the obstacles imposed by the player's current club.

To help fans understand the scope and current stage of the negotiations, we detail below all the scenarios involving the possible arrival of the defender at São Januário, from the athlete's green light to the values that may exceed R$ 37 million. The information comes from journalist Lucas Pedrosa.

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Vasco wants Cuiabano and keeps talks ongoing

Vasco's stance in the market has changed. The club is not just probing; the interest in Cuiabano is concrete and internally classified as “very strong.” The board, led by Pedrinho, maintains active and constant conversations with the athlete's staff to align the sports project.

This is not a gamble, but a conviction. The internal evaluation is that the left-back position needs a name that can solve issues, and Cuiabano meets all the technical and physical requirements demanded by the coaching staff. The current status is that of ongoing negotiation, with Vasco trying to make the necessary moves to turn interest into a contract signing.

Player signals positively and looks favorably on joining Vasco

An important asset Vasco has is the player's willingness. According to Lucas Pedrosa's findings, Cuiabano has already signaled positively about the possibility of wearing the Vasco jersey. The left-back looks favorably on returning to Brazil to play for a major club and be a protagonist in a busy calendar year.

This informal “yes” from the athlete is crucial for Vasco's strategy. With the player convinced of the project and willing to be part of the squad, the board gains strength to negotiate his release with the club that holds his rights, using the athlete's desire as leverage to ease the conversations.

Cuiabano is in England but looks favorably on returning to Brazil – Photo: Nottingham Forest Disclosure

Loan with purchase obligation is the discussed model

The format of the negotiation is the crucial and most complex point of the operation. Vasco is not discussing a direct upfront purchase, but rather a model of loan with purchase obligation. This means Cuiabano would arrive on a temporary basis, but with contractual clauses obligating Vasco to acquire him permanently if certain goals are met.

This model is preferred by Vasco's management for two reasons: first, it allows having the player immediately without a massive upfront cash outlay; second, it ties the substantial investment to the athlete's sports performance. The goals usually involve the number of matches played or minutes on the field, common triggers in transactions of this nature.

Negotiation could reach up to US$ 7 million based on goals

The discussed values show the size of Vasco's bet. The talks revolve around a purchase obligation set between 6 and 7 million dollars (which varies between R$ 31.7 million and R$ 37 million at the current exchange rate). This amount would be paid over the contract term, should the sports objectives be achieved.

It is precisely in the figures and conditions of these goals where the difficulty lies. It is not an easy negotiation, as it involves high values and the need to convince the originating club to accept a staggered and future-conditioned payment. Vasco remains firm, trying to adjust the numbers to make the arrival of what is considered the ideal reinforcement for the left side feasible.

Update: Optimism and value adjustment

The negotiation has taken on new contours in recent hours, and the initial pessimism has given way to confidence behind the scenes at São Januário. According to information from journalist Bruno Andrade of ESPN, Nottingham Forest has signaled positively to the proposed business model (loan with purchase obligation), provided there is a financial adjustment.

Vasco put a mandatory clause of 7 million euros (about R$ 42.5 million) on the table, but the English club is asking for a slightly higher amount to release the athlete. The parties continue to talk in search of a common denominator, and the signing, previously seen internally as unfeasible, is now treated with good chances of a positive outcome.

Article updated at 09:57 – 27/01

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