Colombian attacker Jhon Córdoba, 33, was one of Vasco's primary targets in the transfer window and their highest priority for the centre-forward position. The player had the high admiration of Felipe and Admar Lopes, but negotiations with his club, Krasnodar of Russia, were complicated. The Russian team demanded a significant upfront fee of approximately 8 million euros, which made the discussions difficult. Córdoba, who has 24 caps and 6 goals for Colombia, joined Krasnodar in July 2021, and his contract is set to expire in June 2027. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €10.00m.