With the window closing, Vasco see two key deals fall through

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·1 September 2025

With the window closing, Vasco see two key deals fall through

The ambitious search of Vasco for a third defender in this transfer window has suffered two hard blows. The club had an official proposal rejected by defender Alan Saldivia, from Colo-Colo. In addition, the board officially gave up on the signing of Nathan Silva, from Pumas. The failures in the negotiations complicate the plans for a total overhaul of the sector.

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Chilean club rejects the proposal for one of its gems

Vasco formalized its interest in Uruguayan Alan Saldivia, 22 years old. According to the portal Uol, the offer was for a loan with a cost of R$ 1.6 million, with an obligation of future purchase for 80% of the rights. However, according to Chilean journalist Christopher Brandt, from ESPN Chile, Colo-Colo rejected the proposal, considering the defender a fundamental and promising piece.

Alan Saldívia playing for Colo-Colo (CHI) in a match against Fluminense, for the Copa Libertadores 2024 – Photo: Buda Mendes/Getty Images

Vasco officially gives up on another target in Mexico

Meanwhile, the saga for Nathan Silva also came to an end. After having a last offer of about R$ 28 million rejected by Pumas, Vasco officially gave up on the deal. The information was confirmed by journalist Venê Casagrande. The former player of Atlético-MG was considered one of the priorities.

With their main targets off the market, the cross-maltino board now races against time. The transfer window closes on September 2nd. The mission of Admar Lopes is to find a new name that fits the technical and financial profile of the club. The arrival of a third defender, after the agreements with Robert Renan and Carlos Cuesta, is seen as essential to give Fernando Diniz the necessary options.