Barcelona is close to securing the signing of a highly-rated Brazilian wonderkid in a deal worth around €25 million.
Vasco da Gama’s breakout star, fresh off clinching the 2025 Brasileirão Revelation Award, has tallied an eye-catching 20 goals across 55 appearances, blending raw pace, intelligent movement, and versatility that scouts say scream elite potential.
His meteoric rise—from a Deco-spotted gem at 15 to a national sensation—has European heavyweights circling, but Barcelona’s tactical evolution under Hansi Flick makes him the perfect puzzle piece for their right-flank conundrum.
With Lamine Yamal drifting centrally in recent experiments, as the Betis win, the club craves a natural wide threat to restore balance, and this South American dynamo fits the blueprint: direct, adaptable, and primed for La Liga’s intensity.
Deco, now sporting director, reportedly flagged him back in 2022 as an advisor, and internal talks last summer nearly sealed it before pivoting to Roony Bardghji—now, with a €40m tag floating (though €25m whispers persist), Vasco holds firm until 2028, eyeing a post-World Cup sale.
That prodigy is Rayan, the Vasco da Gama sensation whose campaign has validated years of hype, drawing Deco’s personal seal of approval from his teenage days, as reported by Diario Sport.
No January exit looms; Rayan eyes Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad under Carlo Ancelotti first, then a European leap—Barcelona tops his wishlist, aligning with their South American scouting mastery.
Flick’s system demands width, and Rayan’s profile—right-sided dynamo who cuts inside or hugs the line—complements Yamal’s freedom seamlessly.
Deco views him as a low-risk, high-reward bet amid financial prudence, potentially outshining past Brazilian imports like Vitor Roque.
As Barcelona top La Liga, this revival signals intent: secure the next big thing before rivals pounce, cementing their youth revolution with a €25m masterstroke.
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