Will Puma Rodríguez stay at Vasco? Player speaks after win over Bahia | OneFootball

The full-back Puma Rodríguez was the unlikely hero in Vasco’s victory over Bahia. Once again playing out of his usual position, he scored the goal that sealed the 3-1 comeback win. After the match, the Uruguayan, whose contract ends in December, spoke for the first time about the possibility of renewing his deal with the club.

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Player talks about “having a conversation” with management

With his contract ending at the end of the year, Puma Rodríguez is already able to sign a pre-contract with any other team. Asked about staying, he left his future open, but indicated there is interest in negotiating. In a statement to the Prime Video channel, the full-back said:

The statement signals that both parties should sit down to discuss a possible renewal in the coming weeks, a turnaround for a player who was close to being transferred in the last window.

Pumita had a great game in the win over Bahia – Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

Player celebrates good form and the affection from Vasco fans

Puma also celebrated the important victory, which, according to him, “confirmed” the good performance the team had already shown in the draw with Flamengo. He highlighted the joy of being able to give a positive response to the support from the stands. The player said:

With 100 games for the club, the Uruguayan is experiencing a new phase. Being used as a winger by Fernando Diniz has given the player a new lease on life and could now earn him a new and well-deserved contract. The coach himself said in a press conference that he counts on Pumita:

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