Vasco eye ex-Botafogo star, Brazilian and Libertadores winner | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama has shown interest in signing defender Adryelson, currently at Al-Wasl in the United Arab Emirates. The information was obtained exclusively by the NT Vascaínos portal, which detailed the club’s initial moves in the market as it seeks reinforcements for its defensive sector.

According to the report, Vasco sought information about the contractual situation of the 27-year-old defender and the amounts involved in a possible negotiation. Al-Wasl indicated that it is willing to negotiate 50% of the player’s economic rights for around 5 million dollars, a figure considered high but compatible with the athlete’s status and recent track record.

Adryelson has a contract with the Emirati club until June 2028. He was acquired by Al-Wasl in July 2025, after a stint at Lyon, for 2.2 million euros, plus a bonus of 900 thousand euros. In the sale, the French club retained 50% of the defender’s economic rights, which makes the operation even more complex for potential suitors.

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Adryelson celebrates Botafogo’s victory over Internacional — Photo: Vitor Silva / Botafogo

In addition to Vasco, Grêmio and Palmeiras have also inquired about the player’s situation. Grêmio, in fact, made recent inquiries about Adryelson, who stood out in Brazilian football with Botafogo, the club with which he won the Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship, establishing himself as one of the most valued defenders in the country during that period.

The interest from multiple Brazilian clubs reinforces the defender’s prestige in the domestic market, but also increases competition and could drive up the negotiation values. At Vasco, Adryelson’s name fits the profile considered ideal by the board: an experienced defender, with a winning history and leadership skills, qualities seen as important for the club’s sporting project.

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Adryelson is at Al-Wasl, United Arab Emirates — Photo: Publicity/Al-Wasl

For now, Vasco’s move is considered a consultation and monitoring, with no official offer made. Vasco returns to the field next Wednesday (21st) to face Flamengo at Maracanã.

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