Cruzeiro resume training with arrivals, exits and unresolved issues | OneFootball

Cruzeiro’s squad returns to training on Monday afternoon (22), beginning preparations with physical evaluations.

Raposa will have about a month of preparation before the Brazilian Championship resumes, scheduled for July 22.

Although the core of the squad remains the same, the group is going through adjustments during this period without matches.

Check below Raposa’s situation for the mid-season break, according to information from ge.

Confirmed Departures and Loans

The club has already arranged the loan of two players in search of more playing time and experience:

Japa: The defensive midfielder, who had few opportunities under coach Artur Jorge (just one match this year), was announced by Mirassol and will strengthen the São Paulo side until the end of the season.

Bruno Alves: Developed in Cruzeiro’s youth academy, the center-back was loaned to Norwich City, in England, before even making his debut for the professional team. The goal is to give the youngster experience at a European club known for working well with new talents.

Players with Uncertain Futures

At least three players have reported back, but are not expected to remain at Toca da Raposa for the rest of the season:

Walace: This is the most delicate situation. The defensive midfielder had been sidelined and training separately before the break due to controversy in a messaging group. Cruzeiro wants to negotiate his transfer to ease the wage bill, but the player’s high salary has made it difficult for interest from Brazilian clubs to progress.

Chico da Costa: Signed in January as an attacking option, the forward failed to establish himself, featuring in only 14 of the 37 matches in the first half of the year. He has received interest from domestic clubs, but no negotiations have advanced so far.

Wanderson: An undisputed starter in the past, the forward has become Artur Jorge’s last option. His last match was in early May, and the club hopes to negotiate his transfer in the transfer window that opens on July 20.

New Signing and Transfer Market Activity

For the restart, coach Artur Jorge already has one guaranteed new addition:

Gabriel Rojas: The left-back left Racing (Argentina) and signed a contract with Cruzeiro until the end of 2029.

Kaiki: Rojas arrives to make up for Kaiki’s likely departure, as his loan move to Como (Italy) is expected to be finalized later this week, as soon as he reports back.

The club’s board also intends to be active in the market. The team’s focus is to sign players for four specific positions: a center-back, a defensive midfielder, a winger, and a center-forward.

Friendly Match Planning

To give the squad match rhythm during this month-long mid-season break, Cruzeiro’s board plans to organize two friendlies. One of the matches is expected to be against Grêmio in Belo Horizonte, and the teams are already negotiating the details to make the game happen.

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