Cruzeiro confirm signing of young striker Néiser Villarreal | OneFootball

Cruzeiro officially announced this Monday the arrival of Colombian forward Néiser Villarreal, one of the standouts of the last U-20 World Cup. The 20-year-old player signed a contract valid until 2028 and will join the celestial squad for the next season.

Villarreal stood out as one of the top scorers of this year’s U-20 World Cup, scoring five goals and leading Colombia to the semifinals of the competition. His performance caught the attention of several clubs, but Cruzeiro had already moved ahead by securing a pre-contract with the player in September.

The final release happened after Millonarios terminated the striker’s contract ahead of schedule, allowing the youngster to report immediately to Toca da Raposa. Considered a promising talent in Colombian football, Villarreal arrives as a strategic reinforcement for 2026, offering more options to coach Leonardo Jardim.

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