Vasco da Gama council backs SAF share increase to enable 90% sale

The board of Brazil's Vasco da Gama announced that the club's council is prepared to approve a swift amendment to the club's statutes, allowing up to 90% of SAF shares to be sold – previously capped at 80%. The change is intended to facilitate the ongoing sale of the club to investor Marcos Lammachi.

Negotiations are also underway for a new master sponsorship deal with Sportingbet, while the club has identified transfer targets such as Nigerian striker Abraham Marcus and defender Lautaro Di Lollo. Vasco will play an away match against Independiente Medellín on 22 July, a game that will be held behind closed doors. Updates on player contracts, including those of Piton, Tchê Tchê, Robert Renan and Jair, were also discussed.

The council’s willingness to adopt a rapid vote signals a push to secure financing and commercial partnerships ahead of the World Cup period.