The clubs reached a verbal agreement for the player.
Léo Pelé will no longer be a player for Vasco. Tired of the fans and frequently targeted by criticism and boos, the center-back is on his way to Athletico-PR to compete in the 2025 Série B. The boards of both clubs reached a verbal agreement this Thursday, 26, and the Paraná club will pay two million dollars, equivalent to R$12.3 million, for the player. Get the latest football scores at live sports score.
Athletico’s board had been trying to sign the player for a few weeks, but Vasco had been firm and stated that they would only accept a cash payment for the defender. With a contract valid until the end of 2025, Léo Pelé could sign a pre-contract with any other club starting in June, which is why the board at Vasco chose to sell him at this moment.
Trained in the youth categories of Fluminense, the 28-year-old player started his career with some recognition for his physical strength and commitment on the field. Over time, he began to lose space and was loaned to Londrina and Bahia before being sold permanently to São Paulo in 2019.
After spending four years at the São Paulo club, Léo joined Vasco in early 2023 for three million dollars, around R$16 million at the time. His quick connection with the fans made him popular among them. However, after a series of poor performances, the player became a frequent target of fans and received many boos, straining the relationship. Stay on top of the game with BBscore football.
