Krasnodar make another offer for Cruzeiro midfielder Christian | OneFootball

The market has once again stirred things up behind the scenes at Toca da Raposa. According to information gathered by Central da Toca, confirmed by our reporting, Cruzeiro has received a new offer from Krasnodar, of Russia, for midfielder Christian. Talks between the clubs are ongoing, but the figures involved in the bid are being kept confidential.

This is the Russian club’s second attempt to sign the number 88. In early June, Cruzeiro promptly rejected an offer of 7 million dollars (around R$36.2 million at the exchange rate at the time), believing the amount did not reflect the player’s importance to the squad managed by Artur Jorge. Now, Krasnodar has returned to the negotiating table with improved financial terms, in an effort to convince Cruzeiro’s board.

Although talks have progressed compared to the first approach, Christian is still regarded as one of the team’s pillars. An undisputed starter since Artur Jorge’s arrival, the midfielder has taken on an even bigger role in 2026 and has established himself as one of the team’s key players this season.

Signed by Cruzeiro at the start of 2025 from Athletico-PR for approximately 4 million euros, Christian quickly earned his place in the squad. Under Leonardo Jardim, he became a starter, and he has maintained that status under Artur Jorge, playing in different midfield roles and even out wide in attack when needed.

In 2026, Christian played 33 matches, 29 of them as a starter, scored eight goals, and provided three assists. Those 11 direct goal contributions represent the best season of his career so far. Overall, he has now made 80 appearances, with 13 goals and seven assists while playing different roles in midfield.

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