Vasco repeat loan strategy, could get major homegrown boost for 2026 | OneFootball

The management of Vasco da Gama is observing with great optimism the development of midfielder JP, on loan to Avaí. The young player's good performance in Serie B reinforces the success of an athlete maturation strategy. The club hopes he will follow the path of Cauan Barros, who returned from a loan in the same division and became an important asset for Fernando Diniz.

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Player stands out in Santa Catarina football

JP has established himself as a talented player at Avaí. After a brief period away for wisdom teeth extraction, he returned to the team in their victory over Goiás last Sunday (07). Comments from the Santa Catarina club's fans on social media are full of praise for the football of the Vasco "cria".

The consistent performance, therefore, indicates that the loan has been very beneficial for his development. But what about his contract? How does it stand? The main protection for Vasco lies precisely in the agreement with the player. According to journalist Rodrigo Faraco, from NSC Total, Avaí has an option to purchase 50% of the midfielder's rights at the end of the loan. However, the negotiation does not depend solely on the Santa Catarina club.

Journalist Lucas Pedrosa detailed the process. For the purchase to be completed, it is not enough for Avaí to exercise the option. JP himself must want to stay, and more importantly, CRVG must accept the negotiation. The Rio de Janeiro club can veto the sale, especially if they receive other more advantageous offers for the player. The strategy, therefore, ensures that Vasco has full control to decide what is best for the future of its asset.

JP is standing out at Ressacada – Photo: Fabiano Rateke, Avaí FC

Trajectory mirrors that of another Vasco midfielder

The path taken by JP is very similar to that of Cauan Barros. Last year, Barros was loaned to América-MG, became one of the highlights of Serie B, and gained the competitive maturity he needed. Upon returning to Vasco, he quickly gained Diniz's trust and established himself in the main team. The expectation is that JP will follow exactly the same steps.

With the success of the strategy, Vasco's plan is clear. The club is expected to request JP's return at the end of the season. The idea is for him to join the professional squad in 2026. He would arrive no longer as a promise but as a more ready and tested player in a high-level competition, ready to fight for his place.

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