“O Globo” reports
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund are interested in signing left-back Cuiabano. This is what “O Globo” reports. Accordingly, the two German Bundesliga clubs have become aware of the 23-year-old Brazilian’s strong performances at Vasco da Gama.
Representatives of the Werkself and the Black and Yellows are said to have contacted Cuiabano’s loan station Vasco and his parent club Nottingham Forest to find out about the player’s contractual situation. In addition to scouts from Germany, observers from two Italian clubs were also said to have been there to take a closer look at Cuiabano. Brighton & Hove Albion and Ligue 1 clubs are also said to be interested.
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Nottingham paid 6 million euros for the left-footer’s services in the summer of 2025, but immediately loaned him back to Botafogo. The next loan deal followed at the beginning of February: The Tricky Trees temporarily gave Cuiabano to Vasco da Gama, where the professional finally got started and developed into a top performer. The former Brazil youth international collected two goals and three assists in just six games.
Cuiabano’s market value is estimated at 8 million euros. Vasco da Gama has the reins in his own hands because the club reportedly has a purchase option worth 10 million euros and can therefore convert the loan agreement until the end of 2026 into a permanent transfer. It is said that Vasca can use a right of first refusal and follow suit with corresponding offers from other clubs such as Dortmund or Leverkusen.
Cuiabano could increase the number of Brazilians in the Bundesliga to 178. No nation has ever been represented with more legionnaires in the German upper house. These included influential left-backs such as Dedê (322 appearances) and Wendell (186). The rumored interested party BVB already has a new signing from Brazil available in the coming season, the soon-to-be 18-year-old Kauã Prates. According to reports, a transfer package of 12 million euros is due for the jewel. Of this, 7 million euros must be paid in any case, and a further 5 million euros could be added through bonuses. However, the Westphalians pay in three installments: 50 percent of the fixed sum will flow immediately, a further 25 percent in June 2026 and the rest in June 2027.
