Vasco to get Brazil-style Nike deal, contract details and figures | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama is very close to sealing one of the most important partnerships in its recent history. The club is in advanced negotiations for Nike to become its new sports equipment supplier. The information, detailed by journalist Joel Silva from the channel Colina em Foco, reveals a long-term contract, million-dollar values, and a new status for the club on the global scene.

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Seven-year deal will yield record value

The deal, which is "99.9% certain", foresees a seven-year contract, starting in January 2026. The average annual values are around R$ 40 million. However, this amount can vary upwards, depending on the team's performance and brand visibility. Joel Silva stated:

The official announcement is expected to take place between November and December 2025, but the partnership debut is scheduled for the start of the 2026 season, when the new uniform will be presented to the fans. The expectation is that this launch will be one of the biggest marketing events of CRVG in recent years.

Vasco will have "global client" status

Perhaps the most significant point of the agreement is Vasco's change of status with the supplier. The club will be treated as a "global client" of Nike. This is the same status as partners such as the Brazilian National Team and Corinthians. In practice, this guarantees Cruz-Maltino access to the brand's top-tier technologies and a standout trousseau, developed especially for the Rio club.

The new partnership is a "significant leap" compared to the previous contract. The past management, with Kappa, generated, according to the analysis, "practically no effective revenue" for the club. Now, in addition to fixed values, the Giant will be entitled to royalties, sports performance awards, and brand exposure bonuses, which can further increase earnings.

The new agreement, therefore, not only strengthens the Vasco brand with an elite partner. It also creates a crucial revenue source for the financial restructuring the club is undergoing.

Internally, directors see the contract as a watershed. The financial contribution should help the Giant of the Hill strengthen the squad and increase its presence in the global market, something essential for a club seeking to regain prominence in Brazilian and South American football.

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