With experienced Internacional left wing-back Kléber also rumoured to be close to the “Maltese Cross”, there is a clear plan to strengthen the left flank in a season when Vasco were predominantly slanted towards play on the right.
Thiago Feltri was nominated for left-back of the season in the Sambafoot Brasileirão awards and will become the final of the three nominees to change allegiance, within weeks of the season finishing.
Of the other candidates, Cortês has moved to São Paulo whilst the eventual winner, Juninho, is now at Palmeiras.