Vasco take on huge wages to seal Nelson Deossa deal | OneFootball

Vasco has made significant progress toward completing the signing of Colombian defensive midfielder Nelson Deossa, 26, who belongs to Real Betis of Spain. The Cruz-Maltino board agreed to fully cover the midfielder’s salary during the loan period, which includes a mandatory purchase clause at the end of the initial contract.

The player’s monthly earnings in European football are around €190,000, which is approximately R$1.08 million per month at the direct exchange rate. Talks had been temporarily halted due to legal issues involving the temporary removal of president Pedrinho, but resumed immediately after his return to office.

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Guarantees and Vasco’s plan for a permanent signing

The bid to buy Nelson Deossa is valued at €10 million (around R$56.7 million), an amount that Vasco intends to pay in installments over the next four years. The board sent the financial guarantees required by Real Betis so that the deal, which includes easy performance targets to trigger the mandatory purchase clause, can be finalized.

The management’s strategy is for the first installment of the transfer to be paid only from 2027 onward, a period in which the club expects to be under the administration of new investor Marcos Lamacchia.

The new coaching staff led by Portuguese manager Pedro Emanuel is also said to have approved the signing to address gaps in the squad for the rest of the season.

Deossa is getting closer and closer to Vasco – Photo: Instagram @nelsondeossasuarez06

Who is Nelson Deossa? Learn about the midfielder’s career

Defensive midfielder Nelson Deossa began his career in Colombia and gained international recognition after moving to Mexican football, where he played for notable clubs such as Pachuca and Monterrey. Known for his great physical strength, marking ability, and effective runs into attack as a surprise option, the player was signed by Real Betis before drawing interest from Vasco.

The 26-year-old is now only waiting for final clearance from the Europeans to travel to Brazil, undergo medical exams, and sign his contract. Behind the scenes, expectations are that the official announcement will come in the next few days, with the player immediately joining first-team training.

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