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Vasco negotiates to sign Goiás midfielder Lucas Rodrigues for 2027
Vasco is negotiating to sign Lucas Rodrigues from Goiás for the 2027 season, but no deal has been announced.
The 19-year-old plays in midfield and has become a regular for the Goiás team.
He scored six goals in 32 matches for the club in 2026, including during the second half of Brazil’s Série B season.
His performances have also earned him a place in Brazil’s under-20 team, where he started four of the team’s last five games and scored against Denmark.
Vasco is looking to add young players with room to develop as it plans its squad for next season.
Talks between the clubs are ongoing, and Lucas is also due to join Brazil’s under-20 friendlies against Peru in November as he seeks a place in the squad for the South American championship in January.
Vasco is negotiating to sign 19-year-old Goiás midfielder Lucas Rodrigues for the 2027 season.
The club has made formal contact with Goiás and indicated it would make an official offer, according to NSC Total.
Vasco is optimistic about the talks, while Lucas and his representatives are said to view a move positively.
Lucas played 32 matches for Goiás and scored six goals in 2026.
He has also started four of Brazil’s last five Under-20 matches and scored against Denmark in a September friendly.
- Who
- Vasco is negotiating to sign Goiás midfielder Lucas Rodrigues, 19.
- What
- The clubs are discussing a transfer for the 2027 season.
- When
- The reports were published on November 2, 2026; talks had been underway for more than a month, according to LANCE!
- Where
- Vasco is based in Rio de Janeiro, and Lucas plays for Goiás.
- Why
- Vasco is planning its 2027 squad and wants to reinforce it with young players who have potential to develop.
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Lucas established himself as a Goiás starter, particularly in the second half of the Série B season.
Lucas scored in a friendly for Brazil’s Under-20 team against Denmark.
Negotiations between Vasco and Goiás over Lucas had already been underway, according to LANCE!
Reports said Vasco had made formal contact with Goiás and was negotiating to sign Lucas for 2027.
- Age
- 19
- Current club
- Goiás
- Vasco target season
- 2027
- 2026 appearances
- 32 matches for Goiás
- 2026 goals
- 6 for Goiás
- Brazil Under-20 starts
- 4 of the team’s last 5 matches