Cruzeiro vice-president promises targeted signings next window

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·9 May 2026

Cruzeiro vice-president promises targeted signings next window

Cruzeiro has already begun planning for the next transfer window and is working internally to strengthen the squad led by Artur Jorge. According to information reported by ESPN, the club’s board has defined the positions considered priorities and is holding frequent meetings to align the group’s needs for the remainder of the season.

According to the report, the club is looking for players considered strategic to raise the squad’s level without making major changes. The SAF’s idea is to act in a targeted way, prioritizing players who arrive to compete for places and increase the team’s competitiveness.

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ESPN also reported that head coach Artur Jorge is actively involved in discussions about reinforcements, pointing out shortcomings observed in the squad and the desired characteristics for the new signings. The football department is working together to define the transfer window targets.

In an interview with journalist Heverton Guimarães of HG Play, Pedro Junio commented on Cruzeiro’s market planning and avoided naming names so as not to create expectations among the fans.

“Cruzeiro will strengthen in the transfer window. The expectation is to make the squad even stronger. We have frequent meetings with Artur Jorge, who is directly involved in the choices. The football department works in a very professional way, assessing exactly the needs identified by the coaching staff, so we can act in a targeted manner,” he said.

Pedro Junio also spoke about the possibility of departures from the squad during the mid-year window. According to him, Cruzeiro has not yet received official offers for players, with the exception of the deal involving Kauã Prates, which has already been completed by the club.

The executive revealed that some players have been monitored by overseas teams, including Kaiki, but stressed that any departure would only happen in the face of an offer considered well above normal market levels.

“So far, we’ve only had inquiries, with no official offers, except in the case of Kauã Prates, who ended up being transferred. Kaiki, for example, is attracting interest, but he would hardly leave. Only in a truly irresistible situation,” he explained.

Pedro Junio also said that any possible player releases will depend on the coaching staff’s evaluations and that the matter will still be discussed internally by the football department.

The tendency is for Cruzeiro to remain cautious both in bringing in and letting go of players, prioritizing financial balance and competitiveness for the rest of the season.

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