Diego Carlos, a top target for Vasco to strengthen their defense, has already played for Como in Italy and was an Olympic champion with Brazil. However, his high salary was considered an obstacle for Vasco. The negotiations between Vasco and Fenerbahçe are ongoing, with the Italian club Parma now emerging as a more likely destination for the Brazilian centre-back.
The transfer is still not confirmed, but it has advanced significantly. Vasco was looking for a Brazilian centre-back to bolster their defense, and Diego Carlos was one of the main names being monitored by the club. The possibility of signing him depended on several factors, including a resolution on his contract with Fenerbahçe.