Cruzeiro agree terms with Racing, Gabriel Rojas announcement close | OneFootball

Cruzeiro are getting closer and closer to confirming the signing of left-back Gabriel Rojas. After weeks of negotiations, the club from Minas Gerais reached an agreement with Argentina’s Racing and began exchanging documents to finalize the deal last Sunday (08). The information was first reported by Central da Toca and was confirmed by our reporting team.

The parties have already settled the final details of the deal, including the payment terms. With the paperwork being formalized, the expectation is that the official announcement will be made in the coming days, in time for the player to join the squad for the remainder of the season.

The search for a left-back gained momentum amid the possibility of Kaiki leaving for European football. In this scenario, Gabriel Rojas became a priority for Cruzeiro’s board for the next transfer window. This season, Rojas has made 17 appearances, scoring one goal and providing six assists.

At 28, the Argentine arrives at Cruzeiro after enjoying one of the most consistent spells of his career. Since joining Racing in 2023, he has delivered consistency, won titles, and played a leading role on the left flank. During that period, he made 141 appearances, scored five goals, and provided 22 assists, numbers that highlight his offensive contribution. In addition, he won the 2024 Copa Sudamericana and the 2025 Recopa Sudamericana with the Avellaneda club.

To complete the deal, Cruzeiro will pay around US$ 6 million (approximately R$ 31 million at the current exchange rate) to sign Gabriel Rojas. The payment will be made in installments, according to the terms agreed between the clubs.

A product of San Lorenzo’s youth system, Gabriel Rojas also played for Uruguay’s Peñarol and Mexico’s Querétaro before joining Racing. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation as a full-back capable of supporting the attack, with strong stamina and a constant presence in the final third. The left-back was even called up by Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni. The player was also included in Argentina’s preliminary squad for the World Cup. 

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