Vasco da Gama analyzed Dinis Pinto, a 25-year-old Portuguese player from Moreirense, as a candidate for the right-back position before Puma Rodríguez renewed his contract with the club. Other players from the Portuguese market were also evaluated for the role, but after the renewal, Vasco's focus for reinforcements shifted to the left side of the defense. Pinto, who joined Moreirense in July 2023, has a contract with the club until June 2027. In the 2025/2026 Liga Portugal season, he has made 17 appearances, scoring one goal and providing six assists. His current market value is €3.00m, according to Transfermarkt.