Record sale: Vasco want R$151 million upfront for Rayan | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama and Bournemouth are taking final steps this Wednesday (21) to finalize the transfer of forward Rayan. Officials from both clubs have a meeting scheduled to exclusively discuss the payment model of the operation, as the total amount has already been agreed upon at 35 million euros (approximately R$ 220.7 million).

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Vasco's Financial Requirement

Vasco's main goal in the meeting is to ensure immediate liquidity for the São Januário coffers. The club holds a considerable share of the deal and is expected to receive about 24 million euros (approximately R$ 151 million) net from the transaction.

Vasco's management will demand to receive most of this amount upfront. Cash flow is considered crucial for keeping payments up to date and enabling the last moves in the transfer market, ensuring financial health for the remainder of 2026.

Player's Will

The negotiation advanced swiftly largely due to the player's own expressed desire. Rayan informed the management that he wanted to play in the Premier League and personally requested not to be included in the squad for the classic match against Flamengo, avoiding any physical risk that could stall the deal.

The contract with the English club will be valid for five years. Rayan is expected to travel to England in the coming days for medical examinations and to sign the contract, marking his departure as the biggest sale in Vasco's history and the eighth largest in Brazilian football.

Rayan's journey at Vasco is nearing its end – Photo: André Durão / ge

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