Overview
- Vasco announced the new contract on Friday night, extending the 19-year-old’s deal from 2026 to December 2028 with a significant salary increase.
- The release clause for foreign clubs rose from €40 million to €80 million, strengthening Vasco’s position as Barcelona’s low bid was reported and Bayern Munich’s interest was noted without an offer.
- Rayan has 20 goals in the 2025 season, including one in Thursday’s 2-1 win over Fluminense in the Copa do Brasil semifinal first leg, and he scored 14 in the league.
- He joined the academy at six, became the club’s youngest first-team debutant of the century, and now totals 97 appearances and 23 goals for Vasco.
- The announcement featured a produced video highlighting his upbringing in Barreira do Vasco and concluded with appearances by his father, former Vasco player Valkmar, and his mother, Vanessa.