Cruzeiro chief on Kaio Jorge exit: Flamengo eyeing striker

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·2 January 2026

Cruzeiro chief on Kaio Jorge exit: Flamengo eyeing striker

What did Bruno Spindel, executive director of football at Cruzeiro, say about Kaio Jorge?

Flamengo has identified Kaio Jorge as a target to strengthen their attack for the 2026 season. The Rubro-Negro has already sent a proposal to Cruzeiro in pursuit of signing the forward. In light of this situation, Bruno Spindel, the executive director of the Minas Gerais team, emphasized the player's importance to the club but did not rule out doing business with Mengo.

— Kaio Jorge is a Cruzeiro player. Among other players in the squad, he is very important for the season. We will arrive at the club, get settled, and tomorrow (Friday) we will be at Toca for the presentation of part of the group –, he said, before concluding:

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— From there, we will calmly plan the season and aim for titles in the competitions Cruzeiro will participate in. As with all proposals the club receives, we evaluate and respond. As I said, Kaio is fundamental for Cruzeiro and, well, that's the situation I can speak about today -, concluded Bruno Spindel in an interview with the channel ‘Central da Toca’.

HOW IS THE NEGOTIATION BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND CRUZEIRO FOR KAIO JORGE?

In recent days, Flamengo has been devising strategies to secure the signing of Kaio Jorge. In the latest attempt, the Rubro-Negro offered 32 million euros (R$ 205 million at the current exchange rate).

In the proposal, Mengão indicated a payment of 24 million euros (R$ 124 million) and would include Cebolinha, valued at 8 million euros (R$ 51 million). Despite the high figures, Cruzeiro rejected this proposal.

WHAT WAS CRUZEIRO'S RESPONSE TO FLAMENGO ABOUT KAIO JORGE?

After saying no to Flamengo, Cruzeiro has made it clear that they are willing to negotiate Kaio Jorge for 30 million euros (about R$ 191 million) plus the inclusion of Luiz Araújo as another part of the payment agreement.

WHAT IS THE STATUS OF FLAMENGO'S SQUAD FOR 2026?

While the club attempts to sign Kaio Jorge, the Flamengo squad is still enjoying their vacation. The team's return is scheduled for January 12th, in the morning, at the CT Ninho do Urubu.

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