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From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterNineteen-year-old Rayan left Vasco da Gama in Brazil's top flight, where he played just shy of 100 times scoring 25 goals, for the Vitality Stadium in an initial �25 million transfer.He's the son of former Vasco defender, Valkmar, who played for the club during their late-1990s peak. And after scoring 29 goals in 34 appearances for Vasco's Under-17 team back in 2022, attracted the attention of Barcelona.In Rayan's first three appearances for Bournemouth, the teenager scored twice and assisted once, indicating he is more than capable of having an immediate impact following the departure of Antoine Semenyo.Article continues below You may like Who exactly is Rayan? 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Enjoy street food, a complimentary half-time drink, a matchday programme, and entertainment, including a Liverpool legend appearance, making it a truly elevated experience.View DealIt's little surprise he's found the net so early on, because Rayan loves to shoot - from anywhere. Perhaps it's the impetuosity of youth but Rayan's time with Vasco da Gama was characterised by a willingness and desire to lock-and-load whenever he had a sight of goal.Long-range efforts that fly into the top corner are beautiful but few and far between, so it was encouraging to see Rayan's first two goals in a Cherries shirt come from inside the penalty area.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The first was typical of his directness, driving at Aston Villa's defence with a swaggering confidence and finding the bottom corner with his weak foot. The second was emblematic of Rayan's ability in the air, staying alert at the back post and planting a firm header beyond Jordan Pickford.As is the case with any teenager joining a Premier League club directly from one of South America's top divisions, there is an element of risk.Will they adapt to English football? How will they acclimatise to the culture shift? Does the club they're joining offer an adequate support network for young players making the move?Bournemouth have a track record platforming youngsters who go on to sign for traditionally bigger clubs.In the past 18 months or so, the club have sold Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid), Milos Kerkez (Liverpool), Illia Zabarnyi (Paris Saint-Germain), Semenyo (Manchester City) and Dominic Solanke (Tottenham Hotspur).DID YOU KNOW: Rayan reportedly scored 280 goals for Vasco's youth teams by the time he had turned 11TOPICSAFC BournemouthVasco da GamaJoe DonnohueSocial Links NavigationSenior Digital WriterJoe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.
