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Why Portugal & Real Madrid legend rejected a transfer to Vasco da Gama in Brazil - explained

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Vasco da Gama

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The 41-year-old former Real Madrid star left FC Porto at the end of the 2023-24 season after spending five seasons at the Portuguese club. The veteran defender is currently a free agent and is expected to decide on his next move soon.

WHAT HAPPENED?

According to Globoesporte (via <a href="https://www.ojogo.pt/5048127614/pepe-tera-recusado-proposta-do-vasco-devido-a-violencia-no-futebol-brasileiro/" target="_blank">OJogo)</a>, Brazilian giants Vasco da Gama were reportedly interested in signing the Portugal international this summer and had made an offer to the player. Pepe, however, turned down the offer as he refused to play in the South American nation due to the violence in their football.

THE EXPLANATION

Vasco da Gama recently completed the big signing of former Brazil international and Liverpool star <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/philippe-coutinho-ends-aston-villa-nightmare-ex-liverpool-loan-return-brazil-vasco-da-gama/bltda6d0c8cf723286e" target="_blank">Philippe Coutinho on a season-long loan deal</a> from Premier League side Aston Villa.

DID YOU KNOW?

Vasco will next be seen in action in the Brazilian league on Wednesday when they take on Atletico Goianiense.

WHAT NEXT FOR VASCO DA GAMA?

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Brazilian Serie A side Vasco da Gama reportedly wanted to sign Pepe this summer but the Portugal star rejected the offer.