Pedro Lourenço reveals chat with Tite about signings and the Cruzeiro squad | OneFootball

Pedro Lourenço, president of Cruzeiro’s Sociedade Anônima do Futebol (SAF), gave an interview to Fã FM to clarify the club’s plans regarding the arrival of coach Tite, who is taking charge of the team following the departure of Leonardo Jardim.

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During discussions with the new head coach, the team’s needs were aligned. One of the main requests from the new coach was to keep the current squad intact, avoiding the departure of players considered essential. Cruzeiro’s management already shared this vision, planning not to part with key players unless an extreme and advantageous situation for the club arises.

“We are working on it. He (Tite) gave us the names and asked that no player leave,” explained Pedro Lourenço.

Criteria at Cruzeiro

Regarding the choice of Tite, Pedrinho emphasized the priority of finding a high-profile, heavyweight professional to lead Cruzeiro’s restructuring project.

“To have a great Cruzeiro, we had to think of a great, heavyweight guy. When it comes to his résumé, it speaks for itself. He’s a serious guy, says what he thinks, what he believes, what we need to do,” declared the president, highlighting his confidence in the choice of coach.

Positive reception from professionals

Pedro Lourenço expressed calmness regarding the decision for the new head coach, although he acknowledged that not all fans may agree. He emphasized that the management seeks what’s best for the club, prioritizing a collective vision over minority opinions. One point that makes the board proud is the high demand from renowned coaches wanting to manage Cruzeiro, which, according to Lourenço, demonstrates the club’s current strength and appeal.

“We are very confident, at ease with the choice for what’s best for Cruzeiro. There’s always some fan who doesn’t like it, but that doesn’t worry me,” he said. “What makes us most proud is that every coach wants to come coach Cruzeiro. Tite is a very competent coach,” he stated.

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