Vasco Targets Diego Carlos on Free Transfer As Talks Begin in Turkey

Overview

• Vasco has made signing 33-year-old centre-back Diego Carlos a top priority and is pursuing him as a free agent rather than paying a transfer fee.
• The player's agent has opened negotiations with Fenerbahçe's management in Istanbul to seek an amicable contract termination so Diego Carlos can join without a purchase cost.
• Fenerbahçe is reported to be working to free a foreign-player slot, a factor that could help facilitate a no-fee release of the defender.
• Coach Pedro Emanuel and director Admar Lopes have approved the player profile, and Vasco says it will wait for a clear release before committing to terms.
• To manage wages if the move goes ahead, Vasco is considering letting Alan Saldívia leave to open salary and roster space, while keeping other central defenders in the squad.