Will Fagner sign a new deal with Cruzeiro? The full-back's situation | OneFootball

Right-back Fagner is under contract with Cruzeiro until December 31. The player is a starter under coach Artur Jorge and intends to remain at the club in 2027. However, according to reporting by Agência RTI Esporte, the club and the player’s staff have not yet begun talks over a contract renewal.

First of all, in the last ten matches, Fagner played in nine and was not in the starting lineup only once. The experienced player is well regarded within the squad and continues to be highly rated by the coaching staff. However, like the rest of the group, his situation will only be decided after Cruzeiro confirms the team’s schedule for 2027.

First of all, Cruzeiro SAF owner Pedro Lourenço informed the football department that no renewals or signings will be finalized in the coming days. The club executive has been evaluating the market following the publication of the provisional measure on betting, which prohibits the operation of betting companies in Brazil.

The math is simple: Cruzeiro has lost revenue and needs to adapt its management to the new business model without betting company sponsorships in Brazilian football. As a result, the club owner’s order is to carry out a new internal restructuring to understand the situation before returning to the market.

Fagner is highly rated at Cruzeiro

Fagner arrived at Cruzeiro on loan from Corinthians. However, the player terminated his contract with the São Paulo club and signed a permanent deal with the Belo Horizonte side. The player has a considerably high salary. But his cost-benefit ratio is still viewed positively by Cruzeiro’s management.

However, his situation and that of other players will depend on the team qualifying for the group stage of the 2027 Copa Libertadores. Currently, Cruzeiro is in sixth place with 45 points. Artur Jorge’s team is three points behind Fluminense, who currently occupy a top-four spot with 48 points.

When the league resumes, Cruzeiro will have a good chance to close the gap on Fluminense. The team faces São Paulo on October 7 at Mineirão in a match in the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship. A home win would move the team into the top four, since Fluminense and Bahia play on Thursday the 8th against Coritiba and Palmeiras respectively.

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