Cruzeiro consider Fagner move but unlikely to pay fee to face Corinthians | OneFootball

Cruzeiro is still evaluating, but is not expected to pay the fee to have Fagner in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil against Corinthians. Therefore, the right-back is not expected to be available to coach Leonardo Jardim against his former team.

The fee stipulated in the loan contract between the clubs is R$ 1 million per game. According to Gazeta Esportiva, Cruzeiro's management is still evaluating the situation, but initially, does not intend to spend the amount.

Currently, the starting player in the position for Raposa is William. Leonardo Jardim also has the young Kauâ Moraes on the bench.

(Photo: Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro)

Uncertain Future

Fagner's future is still uncertain. The player's contract with Cruzeiro is valid only until the end of the year, however, there have been no talks for a contract extension.

If he does not remain in Belo Horizonte, the athlete would return to Corinthians. His contract with Timão runs until the end of 2026.

Recent Injury

Fagner recently recovered from a fibula fracture in his right leg. He was listed again at the end of November and is currently fit to play.

The wing-back played 16 matches for the Minas Gerais team, with one assist, before getting injured. Before that, the athlete was alternating the starting position with William.

Corinthians Idol

Despite some wear and tear, Fagner is one of Corinthians' idols this century. He is the seventh player with the most matches played for Timão in history. In total, there were 578 games for the alvinegra team.

Throughout this period, the right-back scored 12 goals, provided 56 assists, and won five titles: the Brazilian Championship in 2015 and 2017, and the Paulistão in 2017, 2018, and 2019.

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