Vasco move closer to signing Raphael Rezende as director | OneFootball

The management of Vasco da Gama is in ongoing discussions with the professional Raphael Rezende to take on a strategic role in the football department. The club is focused on enhancing the market area and scouting new athletes. The executive's name has gained internal momentum due to his recent history of working behind the scenes in Rio de Janeiro's football scene. The cross-maltese leadership aims to finalize the agreement as soon as possible to kickstart long-term planning and structure future transfer windows.

The exclusive information about the negotiations came from Canal Mario Coelho Vasco. The outlet found that Vasco's top management has already met with the professional, detailed the sports project under development, and explained exactly how they intend to use his expertise in the club's daily routine. Although the talks are progressing positively and the work plan was well-received in the initial presentation, the parties involved have not yet reached a definitive agreement on the contract.

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Successful stint with Vasco's rival and departure at the beginning of the year

Raphael Rezende's last work in Brazilian football was in the structuring of Botafogo. The professional worked on two fundamental fronts, holding the positions of Head Scout, which functions as the chief of the scouting department, and Coordinator of Recruitment for the alvinegra team. His behind-the-scenes work involved athlete mapping, rigorous performance evaluation, and direct recommendations for signings to the board.

The executive remained in the position until early 2026, when he officially ended his cycle at the club. During his time with the Rio rival, he established himself as one of the main figures responsible for shaping the current squad. The recruitment work led by him resulted in significant on-field achievements. The group of players assembled with his direct involvement won recent editions of the Brazilian Championship and the Copa Libertadores da América.

Transition from television to the backstage of Brazilian football

Before taking on executive roles and focusing on market analysis within clubs, the professional built a long career in sports journalism. He worked for years as a lead analyst and commentator on Sportv channels. His television experience involved daily coverage of national football, observation of the international market, and on-site coverage of major tournaments.

Vasco's management sees this accumulated tactical knowledge as an indispensable asset to enhance the institution's internal decision-making. Negotiations remain open, and new rounds of talks are expected in the coming days. The hiring aims to establish a more rigorous standard in Vasco's evaluations, reducing the margin of error in market bets.

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