Cruzeiro sign Chico da Costa to bolster their attack

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·9 January 2026

Cruzeiro sign Chico da Costa to bolster their attack

Cruzeiro officially announced this Friday the arrival of forward Chico da Costa, who played in the 2025 Brasileirão for Mirassol. The player, who was under contract with Cerro Porteño-PAR, signed a permanent contract with Raposa until the end of 2027.

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“Chico da Costa! The forward, who played for Mirassol last season and belonged to Cerro Porteño, has signed permanently with Cruzeiro until the end of 2027!” the club posted on social media.

Chico arrives to join the squad and will be an option for coach Tite in place of Kaio Jorge, the top scorer of the last Brasileirão who has been the target of strong interest from Flamengo.

With experience in various countries, Chico has played in Brazil, Paraguay, Mexico, Bolivia, and Colombia. For Mirassol, he participated in the surprising campaign in the 2025 Brasileirão, playing in 20 matches and scoring 6 goals.

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