Gabriel Pereira, a 26-year-old Brazilian centre-back, has joined Vasco da Gama on a loan contract with an option to buy. The move was confirmed by Globo Esporte Futebol. The defender has a strong aerial game and earned the nickname "rei das cabeçadas decisivas" during his time at Copenhagen.
Gabriel Pereira accumulated 96 games, 9 goals, 2 assists, and 2 titles during his time at Copenhagen. He was known for his strong aerial game and was a key player for the Danish club. The defender was also targeted by several European clubs, including Wolfsburg, Panathinaikos, and Zenit.
The contract between Vasco and Copenhagen is valid until June 2027, with an option to buy until December 2030. Gabriel Pereira will make his debut for Vasco against Coritiba on Saturday, and he will be presented at the club's training centre on Thursday.
Gabriel Pereira started his career at Sampaio Corrêa-RJ and Volta Redonda before moving to Vilafranquense, Gil Vicente, and eventually Copenhagen. He was monitored by Flamengo in May 2025, and several clubs from the Brasileirão also showed interest in signing him.
The defender will be eligible to play in the Brasileirão and the Copa Sul-Americana if Vasco eliminates Santa Fé in the Copa Libertadores.