Cruzeiro extend Matheus Pereira’s deal to 2028, fans thrilled | OneFootball

Cruzeiro officially announced on the morning of Wednesday (21) the contract renewal of midfielder Matheus Pereira, the team’s number 10, until the end of the 2028 season. With a grand production to mark the announcement, the celestial club secured the stay of one of its main players and ensured another major reinforcement for the sports project led by coach Tite.

Matheus Pereira was under contract with Raposa until the middle of this season and, since the end of last year, talks for the contract extension had been taking place internally. The new agreement extends the contract for three more seasons, completely ruling out any possibility of a short-term departure and giving Cruzeiro greater stability in squad planning.

According to the report’s findings, even though he was already able to sign a pre-contract with another team, the midfielder didn’t even respond to inquiries or contacts from other clubs. The player’s priority was always to stay at Cruzeiro, a club with which he has a strong connection and has supported since he was a child—a decisive factor for the positive outcome of the negotiations.

The renewal announcement drew attention on social media and generated a huge buzz among fans. In a carefully produced video, an orchestra performs Cruzeiro’s anthem while Matheus Pereira initially appears as a spectator, alluding to the fan. Next, the number 10 steps onto the stage as a conductor, symbolizing the player who sets the pace for the team on the field, before officially signing the new contract. One of the most emotional moments is when his wife and son appear in the audience.

At the end of the video, Matheus Pereira leaves a message for Cruzeiro fans: “The stars brought me here and, for them, I’m staying!”

Check out the announcement:

https://twitter.com/Cruzeiro/status/2013959963412922384

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