Vasco da Gama confirmed, on August 11, 2026, the arrival of striker Facundo Colidio. The 26-year-old player takes on the team’s number 9 shirt and signed a contract that binds him to the Rio club until the end of 2029, demonstrating the team’s commitment to a long-term reinforcement for its attack.
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In his first words, striker Colidio expressed great optimism about his new stage. “The expectations are very high. I want to reach the highest level wearing the Vasco shirt. And let’s do that. Thank you very much for the support that came to me on social media, because I saw everything. I know the size of the club I come from and I hope to bring a lot of joy”, stated the new signing.
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Colidio’s professional career began at Atlético Rafaela, his hometown in Argentina. Over the years, the player has spent time at prominent European clubs, such as Internazionale Milan, in Italy, and Saint-Truiden, in Belgium, in addition to playing for other Argentine teams, such as Tigre and River Plate.
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Colidio has already been in the capital of Rio de Janeiro for a few days, with his pre-agreement previously announced. However, the necessary documentation was not sent by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) within the deadline for registration with Conmebol, which ended shortly before officialization, preventing the attacker from taking the field against Olimpia, from Paraguay.
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Vasco’s next match is scheduled for August 13th, at 7pm (Brasília time), when they face Olimpia, from Paraguay, in the first game of the round of 16 of the South American Championship. The return match will be played on August 20th.