Vasco target Brian Rodriguez could soon play in Brazil | OneFootball

A constant target for Vasco in recent transfer windows, 25-year-old Uruguayan forward Brian Rodríguez has been offered to Cruzeiro for the next transfer window. According to journalist Pedro Rocha of geTV, a deal for the player would be worth around $10 million to $12 million (between R$54 million and R$65 million). The player’s name is already well known to Cruz-Maltino fans, as he is frequently linked with Brazilian football in nearly every transfer period.

The Minas Gerais club’s board has viewed the possibility of signing the winger positively and is studying whether to make an official offer to Club América of Mexico. The final figures of the deal could reach up to R$50 million, depending on the business model adopted between the clubs. Vasco followed the progress of past talks involving the player, but the current financial situation requires caution due to the high investment requested by the Mexicans.

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Cruzeiro show interest and Vasco monitor rivals’ movement

The Belo Horizonte club had already shown interest in the Uruguayan during the 2025 season. This time, the deal runs into a more complex financial scenario because of the forward’s recent and solid ties to Mexican football.

Vasco are watching the market movement from afar, aware that teams like Flamengo and Palmeiras have also shown some level of interest in the player.

Uruguayan player continues to be linked with Brazil – Photo: Club América-MEX disclosure

Forward raises competitiveness and sets off alerts behind the scenes in football

A possible move by Brian Rodríguez to Raposa would reshuffle the tactical chessboard in the Brazilian Championship. The leadership headed by Pedrinho remains focused on reinforcements that fit Vasco’s budget reality for the second half of the year. The priority at São Januário remains the search for a center-back and keeping the most valuable assets of the current squad.

The next few days will be decisive in determining whether the sky-blue club will move forward with the asking price set by the Central American side. The Brazilian market remains inflated, and the Gigante’s board would rather not enter bidding wars for players who require such high immediate investment. The Rio club’s strategy is to wait for market opportunities that offer a more balanced cost-benefit ratio for the sporting department.

Who is Brian Rodríguez?

Developed by Peñarol of Uruguay, the forward quickly gained international attention for his speed and dribbling, earning a move to Los Angeles FC in the United States. His career also includes a spell in Spain, where he played for Almería, before establishing himself as a key player in Mexican football. The player is a regular presence in his national team’s call-ups, which keeps his value high in the South American market.

The player’s performances this season justify the interest from big clubs, with 42 matches played. The Uruguayan has recorded 13 goals and eight assists in that span, showing decisive quality for any attacking unit.

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