European interest tests Vasco's stance on Andrés Gómez
Andrés Gómez has become the focus of European enquiries for the coming season. In recent weeks the English club Bournemouth has contacted the Vasco striker. Bournemouth have sought scouting reports and valuation details on the player, who is highly regarded by Vasco's football department. Vasco are prepared to entertain offers ranging from €15 million to €20 million in the next transfer window.
Gómez is under contract with Vasco until January 2031, yet the board knows his medium‑term aim is a return to Europe. The consensus is that a mutually beneficial proposal would meet little resistance from either side. Nevertheless Vasco do not face a financial imperative to sell Gómez at any price. This contrasts with the club’s early‑2026 situation involving Rayan, when serious financial difficulties were reported.
Valuation and contract outlook
Since the arrival of investment from Marcos Lamacchia, expectations of major sales for the next season have diminished. Gómez’s market value has multiplied since his arrival at Vasco. In just over a year the Colombian forward transformed from an out‑of‑favour player in French football to Vasco’s most valuable squad member. He also featured for Colombia at the most recent World Cup.
At the 13‑minute mark of the second half he scored a long‑range goal against Vitória. To date he has contributed to 23 goals in 72 appearances for Vasco. He is regarded as one of the most destabilising talents in the team. Consequently the football department has already begun scouting replacements for his position should he depart next season.
Transfer planning and squad depth
This approach is described as a routine part of Vasco’s transfer strategy across all positions. With Admar Lopes and Felipe the department maintains player lists for every sector. While signing a winger was a priority last window, the club instead reinforced a centre‑forward, a midfielder and a defensive midfielder – Bruno Duarte, Lescano and Sosa. The versatile attacker Colidio, recruited as a utility forward, has also been deployed in attack.
The report was compiled by André Durão.