Cruzeiro seal Gabriel Pec deal before Flamengo Libertadores clash | OneFootball

How much will Cruzeiro pay to sign Gabriel Pec?

With less than a month left before the start of the second transfer window of 2026, clubs around the world are beginning their search for reinforcements. Flamengo’s opponent in the Copa Libertadores round of 16, Cruzeiro has made progress in signing Gabriel Pec, a forward for LA Galaxy (USA) and former Vasco player.

According to information from ‘ESPN’, Cruzeiro will pay 12 million dollars (R$ 62.2 million at the current exchange rate) to LA Galaxy, plus bonuses based on targets. In addition, Gabriel Pec will sign a five-season contract with the Minas Gerais club.

Who is Gabriel Pec?

Developed in Vasco’s youth academy, the 25-year-old forward moved to the United States in January 2024. Wearing the LA Galaxy shirt, Gabriel Pec stood out in Major League Soccer (MLS), totaling 101 matches, 43 goals, and 28 assists.

What are Flamengo’s transfer priorities?

Meanwhile, Flamengo has already defined its priorities for the next transfer window. That way, the Rubro-Negro wants to sign two players: a center forward and a left back.

When will the Libertadores matches between Flamengo and Cruzeiro take place?

The first group stage of the Libertadores has ended and, with that, Conmebol held a new draw for the knockout rounds. As a result, the “balls” paired Flamengo and Cruzeiro against each other in the round of 16 of the tournament.

The first clash between the teams is scheduled for August 12 at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Mineirão. After that, the second and decisive match between Flamengo and Cruzeiro will take place on the 19th, at the same time, at Maracanã. That way, the Rubro-Negro will have the support of the Nation to seek qualification.

What is Brazil’s next match?

Before thinking about the Libertadores, however, Flamengo is focused on its mid-season training period. That is because, this Friday (03), Leonardo Jardim’s team faces River Plate (ARG) at 3:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Algarve Stadium.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about Flamengo’s mid-season training period through the website, YouTube, and social media. However, Band (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube), SporTV (paid channel), and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match.

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