Zenit make offer for Cruzeiro defender Jonathan Jesus | OneFootball

According to information gathered by ESPN, Zenit made an offer to Cruzeiro at the beginning of December that could reach 8 million euros (approximately R$ 51 million) to sign defender Jonathan Jesus.

Also according to ESPN, the Russians’ proposal includes 7 million euros (about R$ 44.5 million) guaranteed, divided into two equal installments, plus an additional 1 million euros (about R$ 6.5 million) conditional on meeting targets established in the agreement.

Jonathan Jesus joined Cruzeiro in June of last year, after negotiations with Ceará. Raposa acquired 80% of his economic rights for around R$ 8 million. The defender’s contract with the club runs until June 2029.

This season, the defender has been one of the main options on the bench, alongside João Marcelo. In fact, both started this Sunday (7th), in the defeat to Santos at Vila Belmiro, in the Brasileirão. Throughout 2025, however, the starting duo most frequently used by the coach has been the experienced Fabrício Bruno and Lucas Villalba.

Since arriving at Cruzeiro, Jonathan Jesus has played 34 matches in the celestial shirt, scoring one goal and providing one assist. In 2025, the defender was a backup to Fabrício Bruno and Villalba, but was frequently called upon: he took part in 29 matches, starting in 24 of them.

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