Carlos Vinícius Denies Signing Pré-Contract With Vasco Amid Transfer Links

Grêmio striker Carlos Vinícius has informed club management that he will not resolve his professional future until after the final game of the season, the Copa do Brasil final against Palmeiras on December 6.

Despite widespread reports linking the forward to a move to Vasco da Gama, the player remains committed to Grêmio’s remaining schedule, according to reports from GZH.

The 23-year-old attacker, who has recorded 23 goals in 55 matches this season, is currently under contract with the Porto Alegre club until December. While reports indicate that Vasco has reached a verbal agreement with Carlos Vinícius, the striker has denied signing a pre-contract and the Grêmio board maintains that both parties are currently focused on the team’s objectives in the Campeonato Brasileiro and the Copa do Brasil.

Focus on Copa do Brasil and Série A

Grêmio’s leadership has reportedly frozen renewal talks, prioritizing the club’s battle to secure its place in Série A and its upcoming final against Palmeiras. According to Correio do Povo, the club’s financial stability—and its ability to retain key players—hinges heavily on avoiding relegation to the second division.

Addressing the persistent rumors regarding his potential departure, the striker recently denied having signed a pre-contract with any team.

“Falar já andam falando há mais de seis meses que eu tinha pré-contrato com o Atlético, com o Vasco, com clube do México. Eu não assinei pré-contrato com ninguém,” the player said. He emphasized that his current priority is solely ensuring Grêmio remains in the first division.

Carlos Vinícius Attracts Market Interest as Contract Nears Expiration

Carlos Vinícius has become one of the most sought-after players in the Brazilian market as his contract nears its expiration. The Almirante Participações, which holds the Vasco SAF, has already authorized finalizing the deal once the player is out of contract in December.

For Vasco, the signing is intended to solve a position vacancy that has persisted since the departure of their previous striker in January, after which the club signed Brenner, Spinelli, and Bruno Duarte.

The forward’s career path has been extensive, including stints in Portugal with Rio Ave and Benfica, France with Monaco, the Netherlands with PSV, Turkey with Galatasaray, and England with Tottenham and Fulham.

Born in Bom Jesus das Selvas, Maranhão, he arrived at the Palmeiras youth academy at age 19 following a spell at Santos. For now, the focus for both the player and the organization remains the final match of the season against Palmeiras on December 6, 2026.