Cruzeiro push to keep Fagner, await Corinthians exit to seal deal | OneFootball

Cruzeiro has advanced in talks to keep right-back Fagner and already has an agreement in place with the player for the remainder of the season. The deal between the club and the athlete is well underway, but it still depends on a decisive step outside Toca da Raposa: the termination of the player’s contract with Corinthians.

The club’s management is working with the possibility of having Fagner on a permanent basis, ruling out a new loan. The right-back still has a contract with the São Paulo club, and the formalization of the new contract with Cruzeiro can only take place after official release from Corinthians, as first reported by the website No Ataque.

Fagner has shown interest in staying in Belo Horizonte, where he quickly adapted to the club’s environment, the squad, and the work routine. This factor has been decisive for the progress of negotiations and reinforces the Cruzeiro board’s confidence in a positive outcome.

On Corinthians’ side, the possibility of termination is seen as a viable alternative, especially due to the financial impact. The player’s departure would mean a reduction in the payroll, which could facilitate the agreement between the parties and unlock the situation.

Cruzeiro vice-president Pedro Junio told Rádio Itatiaia that negotiations for the player’s stay are advanced and expressed confidence in the right-back’s continued presence. As reported by Central da Toca, the tendency is for Fagner to sign a one-season contract, with an option to renew for another year.

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