Vasco da Gama has officially moved to enter negotiations aimed at re-signing Brazilian midfielder Fabinho Tavares from Al-Ittihad Saudi Club in the upcoming period.

The website "NT Vascaínos" revealed that Vasco da Gama is seeking to bring Fabinho back to the Brazilian league, as the club looks for strong reinforcements for the upcoming season.

Vasco entered into direct competition with Palmeiras, which is closely monitoring the player's situation, despite Fabinho being under contract with Al-Ittihad until the summer of 2026.

The report indicated that Vasco's management made initial contacts to explore the possibility of the deal, but the player currently does not prefer to return to Brazil and is considering continuing his career in Europe.

The source explained that Fabinho's high salary, along with his family's desire to stay in Europe, reduce the chances of him moving to the Brazilian league at the present time.

Meanwhile, Palmeiras continues its efforts to persuade the player, relying on an ambitious sporting project and opportunities to compete for local and continental titles.

Palmeiras is considered the most likely destination for Fabinho if he decides to return to Brazil, due to its financial strength and consistent presence in major tournaments.

Fabinho, 32 years old, joined Al-Ittihad in the summer of 2023 coming from Liverpool on a three-year contract. He played 83 matches, scoring 5 goals and providing 7 assists.