# Brazilian football club transfer activity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-football-club-transfer-activity
> Updated: 2026-08-15T12:53:35.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2.

Brazilian football clubs Vasco da Gama and Atlético Mineiro are conducting player transfers during the current window. Vasco da Gama has signed Argentine players Facundo Colidio and Santiago Sosa, while also seeking a new center-forward. 

Atlético Mineiro has secured Colombian midfielder Kevin Castaño on a one-year loan from River Plate. The agreement includes a $5 million option to purchase 50% of his rights. Castaño, a 25-year-old World Cup participant, joins the club following a period at River Plate where he appeared in 45 matches.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Kevin Castaño joins Atlético Mineiro on loan from River Plate

Colombian midfielder Kevin Castaño has moved from River Plate to Atlético Mineiro on a one-year loan with a mandatory purchase option.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kevin-castao-joins-atltico-mineiro-on-loan-from-river-plate

### 2026-08-13: Vasco and Atlético-MG announce new player signings

Vasco da Gama and Atlético Mineiro have announced key new signings, including Facundo Colidio, Santiago Sosa, and Kevin Castaño, as Brazilian clubs intensify activity in the transfer market.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vasco-da-gama-targets-brian-rodrguez-and-integrates-facundo-colidio

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