Vasco's 25-year-old Brazilian-Portuguese defender, Lucas Freitas, had been previously approached by several clubs, including Fenerbahçe. An earlier inquiry was also made by Shendong Luneng from China. Rubin Kazan, OH Leuven, and New York City all made contact during the most recent transfer window. The offers were refused due to the player's desire to continue at Vasco. Freitas joined the club in January 2025 and has a contract that runs until the end of 2027. His current market value is €1.00m, according to Transfermarkt. In the current Campeonato Brasileiro Série A season, he has made 3 appearances and scored 1 goal.