Defender Gabriel Pereira, 26, is about to be officially announced as a new signing for Vasco. The defender belongs to Copenhagen from Denmark and has flown to Rio de Janeiro to undergo medical exams and sign a loan contract with the Brazilian club.
Even before the official announcement, Gabriel Pereira posted a photo at the airport on his social media with the message "Back home," accompanied by a Brazilian flag emoji. The player is traveling from Copenhagen with family and his team, making connections in Lisbon and Natal-RN, with arrival expected in Rio de Janeiro still this Thursday night.
A regular starter for Copenhagen, Gabriel Pereira had been at the Danish club for three seasons, accumulating 97 matches played. Previously, the defender went through Vilafranquense and Gil Vicente, both from Portugal, before transferring to Denmark.
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