Vasco da Gama nears loan deal for Colombian midfielder Nelson Deossa

Vasco da Gama is close to finalising a deal for Colombian midfielder Nelson Deossa, currently owned by Spain's Real Betis. The Brazilian club is negotiating a loan arrangement that includes a fixed purchase option of about €8 million, with additional clauses that could raise the fee to €10‑11 million if performance targets are met. Vasco has reportedly moved ahead of River Plate in talks and hopes the move will aid Deossa’s ambitions to return to the Colombian national team.

Deossa, 26, featured in 33 matches for Betis last season but failed to make a major impact. Real Betis is seeking cash to meet La Liga’s financial regulations, making the loan attractive for both sides. The transfer has been discussed in club media, with journalist Fábio Azevedo confirming the details and dismissing unrelated rumors about other players.