Pedro Lourenço speaks out on Walace case, stresses discipline at Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Cruzeiro SAF owner Pedro Lourenço publicly commented on midfielder Walace’s removal from the club’s delegation for the Copa Libertadores opener and took a firm tone when addressing the episode involving the player.

The president’s statement was made at the headquarters of the Brazilian Football Confederation, after a meeting to discuss the creation of a single league in Brazilian football. The response was given in an interview with ge.

The statement makes it clear that the removal was not related to technical or physical issues, but rather to an internal incident that took place after the team’s last match. The board chose to act immediately, removing the player from the Cruzeiro delegation currently in Guayaquil and reinforcing the disciplinary policy adopted by the SAF.

The case gained attention on the eve of an important commitment for Cruzeiro this season, amid a period of pressure following the 4-1 defeat to São Paulo at Morumbi Stadium. Internally, the decision is seen as a clear message from the football leadership: attitudes that compromise the squad environment will not be tolerated, regardless of the player’s status.

Walace joined Cruzeiro in 2024 and was signed with expectations of playing a leading role, but he failed to establish himself in the squad and never became a regular starter. The midfielder’s future is now uncertain, and the possibility of the club seeking a solution, whether internally or in the market, in the coming months has not been ruled out.

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