The 35-year-old Brazilian midfielder Allan joined Vasco da Gama in 2025 after terminating his contract with Botafogo, a transfer reported on by Globo.com. This move marks a return to the club where he was developed and turned professional in 2012 before being sold to Udinese. Allan had come back to Brazilian football in 2024 to join Botafogo, where he played an important role since 2023 and won both the Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship in 2024. After rejoining Vasco, he began the year as a starter but became a reserve player over the course of the season. The midfielder has 10 caps for Brazil. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €1.50m.