Santos sign Lautaro Díaz, former Cruzeiro forward | OneFootball

Santos announced on Tuesday the arrival of Lautaro Díaz. The 27-year-old forward joins on loan from Cruzeiro, with a contract until July 31, 2026, and will wear the number 21 jersey. He is already registered in the CBF's Daily Information Bulletin (BID).

Who is Lautaro Díaz?

Born in Buenos Aires, Lautaro Díaz began his career at Estudiantes de Caseros and played for Villa Dálmine-ARG before joining Independiente del Valle in Ecuador, where he won the 2022 Copa Sudamericana, the 2023 Recopa Sudamericana, and the 2023 Super Cup Ecuador.

The forward was signed by Cruzeiro in 2024. In total, he played 42 matches and scored four goals. He was not getting much playtime in Leonardo Jardim's team.

“When I was contacted by such a big club like Santos, honestly, there was nothing to think about. Since then, I've been very happy and eager to join a club like this,” Lautaro stated.

“I am a forward with a lot of mobility, looking for spaces on the field, not staying static. I can play at the front of the attack and I come to help the team. God willing, everything will go well and I hope we can achieve all our goals,” he concluded.

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