Bruno Duarte, a 30-year-old striker, has joined Vasco da Gama after arriving in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday. He underwent medical exams and signed a contract until the end of 2028, as confirmed by Globo Esporte Futebol. The Brazilian club has been looking to strengthen its attacking department, and Duarte's arrival is seen as a key move in this regard.
Duarte has previously played for Estrela Vermelha in Serbia, where he scored 42 goals and provided 14 assists in 98 appearances. He also won two Serbian championships and two Serbian Cups during his time with the club. Before joining Estrela Vermelha, Duarte played for Lviv in Ukraine, Vitória de Guimarães and Farense in Portugal, and Damac in Saudi Arabia. His last club in Brazil was Portuguesa, which he left in 2018.
Vasco is set to face Cruzeiro on Saturday, and the club's management is working to finalize Duarte's registration as quickly as possible. However, it is likely that the process will not be completed in time for the match.