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Nottingham Forest may face a complex situation around Quibano, with the defender now attracting interest from top European clubs and showing little desire to return to the City Ground.

We covered this week how the 23-year-old is thriving on loan at Vasco da Gama. He has contributed five direct goals in his last four matches and has quickly become a key figure under manager Renato Gaucho.

This growth is even more impressive considering his path. Quibano joined Nottingham Forest, never made a senior appearance, returned to Botafogo on loan, returned to England, and still did not play. He was then loaned again to Vasco in January, where his form has leveled off.

Now, that momentum is capturing the attention of all of Europe.

German interest emerges as situation escalates

According to the report of globo esporte In Brazil, scouts from German clubs have recently traveled to Brazil to monitor players. And Quibano was standing outside.

The left-back is said to have impressed more than any other defender under the age of 23 during those scouting trips. This has led to concrete inquiries from two major clubs.

Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen have both contacted Nottingham Forest and Vasco to understand the terms of a potential deal.

This is not an advanced conversation yet, but it signals a clear change. Quibano is no longer just a success loan story. He is now back on the European radar at a high level.

Player stance and Vasco position

There is another important detail shaping the situation. Reports indicate that Quibano does not view the return to Nottingham Forest positively, mainly due to the adaptation difficulties he faced during his short stint in England.

Additionally, he is open to another European move. That distinction matters. This suggests that their next move may still be overseas, but not necessarily back into the wild.

Meanwhile, Vasco is trying to establish himself in this scenario.

The Brazilian club has a purchase option of €10m (£8.6m), and are internally They are assessing whether they should invest or not. The fee is considered high by his standards, but his performance and rapid adaptation are seen as strong arguments in favor of a permanent deal.

A contract scheme also exists. If Vasco invokes this clause, they intend to tie down Quibano by December 2030.

His happiness at the club is another factor. report from brazil Described as a settled individual who has got on well with teammates and staff and is enjoying his return to Rio de Janeiro.

What does this mean for nottingham forest

For Nottingham Forest, this is becoming a multi-layered decision.

They have still not used the player at senior level. Yet his value is increasing through performances elsewhere and through the interest of clubs now competing in European competitions.

The €10 million (£8.6 million) option agreed with Vasco could soon look like a favorable deal for the Brazilian side, especially if the competition increases.

At the same time, the interest from Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen introduces a new dynamism. Forrest may have the opportunity to reevaluate its value in the market rather than simply adhere to a pre-agreed structure.

Our View: Marinakis to take advantage

Cuiabano’s situation is gaining momentum. Vasco wants to keep him, but he will face financial difficulties. The player is happy and playing regularly, which supports that path.

However, renewed European interest – and their own openness to another move abroad – could quickly change the landscape. And Evangelos Marinakis knows this, so it will be difficult for Forest to produce a negative result.

The situation now is about deciding whether to cash in, renegotiate, or perhaps bring back a great player they have yet to properly evaluate.

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