Pratto confirms Vasco’s interest and admits desire to return to Brazil

At age 35, Lucas PrattoformerSão Paulo It is Atlético-MG, is free on the market after the termination of its contract with the Velez Sarsfield, from Argentina. Thus, in the last week, the center forward received a poll from the Basque, who would be interested in hiring him. The Argentine confirmed Cruzmaltino’s contact, in a statement to ‘GE‘.

In addition, Pratto did not hide his desire to return to play in Brazilian football, treating with affection the proposals that come from Brazil. “I always had the desire to return to Brazilian football. I know that Vasco contacted my representatives, but I don’t know if there was an offer. But I always look forward to returning to the Brazilian league.”said the striker.

After reaching the semifinals of liberators in the last year, Vélez’s situation in 2023 is not the best. Occupying the 22nd place in the Argentine Championshipthe team has problems finding a coach who can improve the current scenario, as Ricardo Garecawho was in charge of the project, resigned in early June.

In contact with ‘GE’, Pratto opened the game about the crisis in the Argentine club. “I believe that the club, in 2023, is not working the way everyone wants. Many things were not done well. That’s why I think that, sportingly, the team didn’t work. I decided to leave six months earlier because I believe that we are not in the same mind, the board and I, and I believe that the best way was for each one to follow their path”said.

Even with the numbers below what he got used to throughout his career, Lucas Pratto said he was very well in the physical and mental aspects, ready for a new goal. “At 35, my next step is to be in a place where I can enjoyr, compete at the maximum level. The truth is that I feel very good physically and mentally”, finished.