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Vasco Extends Breakout Forward Rayan Through 2028 After Semifinal Win

The academy standout lands a pay rise to strengthen Vasco’s hand as interest grows in a prized asset.

Overview

  • Vasco announced Friday that homegrown forward Rayan has signed a new contract running until December 2028.
  • The deal includes a salary increase, and Terra reports a new €80 million release clause after the previous contract ran to 2026 with a €40 million clause for foreign clubs reported by O Globo.
  • Rayan was voted the 2025 Brasileirão Breakthrough Player following a season highlighted by 14 league goals and 20 in all competitions.
  • He scored in Thursday’s 2-1 comeback over Fluminense in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal.
  • A product of Vasco’s youth system since age six, he has 97 first‑team appearances and 23 goals, with the club highlighting his roots in Barreira do Vasco in its announcement video.