Vasco’s sporting director Marcelo Sant’Ana talks about interest in Yerry Mina

The Colombian defender is mentioned at Cruz-Maltino

At a press conference to present Alex Teixeira and Souza, this Friday (19), in São Januário, sporting director Marcelo Sant’Ana was not left unscathed, and was asked about Vasco’s interest in Colombian defender Yerry Mina.

With Gary Medel leaving and João Victor injured, the search for a defender is one of Cruz-Maltino’s priorities in this transfer window. Philippe Coutinho, Alex Teixeira and Souza have already been announced, leaving only striker Emerson Rodriguez. As for the search for further reinforcements, the sporting director responded cautiously:

– Today we have 32 athletes in the professional roster. We always want to have the most competitive team possible. When we have this healthy competition for position, Vasco is at an advantage. Now, at the same time, we need to have balance in terms of the wages, the investment that is made throughout the season. This window is more of a correction window than a casting window.

When asked about Vasco’s interest in the Colombian defender, the sporting director did not respond jokingly.

– Let’s enjoy the moment here first. We need to take a break from the ads. We just came off a sequence of ads that was so beautiful that after a while I was already crying. – he said jokingly.

In an interview with the press this Friday (19), the player commented on the rumors about a possible return to Brazilian football. Mina played for Palmeiras from 2016 to 2017.

– No, it’s no secret that many Brazilian teams are interested, but I’m calm, I’m calm at the moment. Cagliari has exercised the option to buy, so I’m calm, I’m waiting to see what my representative André will tell me and I’m enjoying my holidays. At the moment I’m in “off” mode.

The defender has a contract with the Italian club until June 30, 2025, which makes negotiations more difficult. Options are being evaluated, but the player’s priority is to remain in Europe, according to Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra.

With 43 appearances for the Colombian national team, Mina is 1.95m tall, 29 years old and has also played for Deportivo Pasto, Independiente Santa Fe, Palmeiras, Barcelona, ​​Everton and Fiorentina.

Source: Terra

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