Vasco make loan offer for Uruguayan centre-back | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama remains active in the transfer market and has made a proposal for the Uruguayan defender Alan Saldivia, 23, who currently plays for Colo-Colo in Chile. The initial information about Vasco's interest was released by the Cruzmaltino Podcast, and details of the offer were confirmed by Chilean journalist Cristian Alvarado.

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Alan Saldivia celebrates Colo-Colo's victory (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)

According to Alvarado, Vasco offered a loan with an obligation to buy at the end of the contract, involving 70% of the defender's economic rights. Saldivia, who did not train this Friday, should have his departure decision made this Saturday, just two days before the Superclásico against Universidad de Chile.

Born in Uruguay, the defender was trained in the youth categories of Defensor and Montevideo City Torque, making his professional debut for Colo-Colo in 2023. Since then, he has accumulated 94 matches and three assists for the Chilean club. He primarily plays on the right side of the defense, but has also been used as a right-back. Standing at 1.80m tall, Saldivia is known for his intensity and good reading of the game, being considered an athlete with growth potential in South American football.

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Alan Saldivia and Felipe Melo in a match between Fluminense and Colo-Colo (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)

The signing of Saldivia is part of the Vasco board's plan to reinforce the defensive sector. After arranging the arrival of Colombian Carlos Cuesta, who is expected to arrive in Rio de Janeiro next week for medical tests and contract signing, Vasco is looking for a second right-footed defender. The club had negotiated with Nathan Silva, but the talks did not progress. As a result, Saldivia, who had been previously observed, returned to Vasco's radar.

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