According to information from sources connected to both clubs, Cacá is on loan at Vitória from Corinthians until the end of 2026. The deal includes an obligation for Vitória to purchase the player for approximately €2.5 million (R$ 14.6 million) if the club remains in Série A and Cacá plays in 60% of the matches. Vitória intends to pay this amount in installments over three years. The club wanted to bring the purchase forward, but an agreement was not reached. Consequently, Vitória will have to pay a R$ 1 million fine to field Cacá against Corinthians.

According to Globo.com, Cacá arrived in Salvador on Thursday afternoon to undergo medical exams and sign a contract with Vitória. The 26-year-old player is expected to sign a loan contract until the end of this season, which includes an obligation to purchase if the Rubro-negro remains in the top division and he plays a certain number of games.

According to Globo.com, Cacá's transfer to Vitória is expected to be completed soon, and the player is near to signing a contract for the remainder of the season. For the last two days, Cacá has not participated in Corinthians training sessions while his agents manage the concluding aspects of the negotiation. The agreement is expected to be a loan until the end of the season, with a mandatory purchase clause if Vitória remains in the top division of Brazilian football. The financial values involved are confidential. Before progressing in discussions with Vitória, Cacá had previously been in negotiations with Athletico-PR.

According to ESPN BR, negotiations involving Corinthians' 26-year-old Brazilian defender Cacá and Vitória are advanced. Santos had also been observing the player due to his limited playing time at his current club, but the talks with Vitória are making a potential transfer to Santos more difficult. Athletico PR has also been linked with the centre-back and reportedly had a loan offer rejected in January 2026, with Corinthians preferring a sale. Cacá joined his current club in January 2025 for a reported €3.9 million, and his contract runs until the end of 2028. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €1.70m.