Vasco prioritizes defense with interest in Diego Carlos

Vasco's interest in a defensive reinforcement gained prominence after the confirmation that Diego Carlos, currently at Fenerbahçe, is on the club's priority list. The move comes amid the search for a centre‑back who can strengthen the squad.

Diego Carlos as Vasco's priority

According to information from "GE", the main option of Cruz-Maltino for the defensive department is Diego Carlos, who plays in Turkey for Fenerbahçe. The Rio de Janeiro club has the player as the central focus in negotiations, indicating that his signing holds a prominent position in reinforcement strategies.

Other options evaluated by the club

In addition to Diego Carlos, Vasco also prioritizes Gabriel Pereira, who plays for Al‑Rayyan. This duo makes up the list of names the club is reviewing to meet the need for an experienced centre‑back.

Danilo Barbosa as a late alternative

Former Botafogo player Danilo Barbosa was mentioned as the last alternative in Vasco's search. Although the athlete has expressed interest in returning to Brazilian football, the club does not yet consider him a priority for the defensive position.

Context of the search for defensive reinforcement

The hunt for a centre‑back fits into Vasco's plan to improve defensive consistency. The priority given to Diego Carlos reflects the club's assessment of the player's experience and profile, who has been playing in the European arena.

Next steps of the negotiation

With Diego Carlos defined as a priority, Vasco awaits a more decisive stance to move forward in talks. Meanwhile, the other options remain under evaluation, but the emphasis stays on the Turkish defender.

With information from O Dia.