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Cruzeiro agrees to transfer Kaio Jorge as long as Flamengo gives Luiz Araújo in exchange

Cruzeiro is playing hardball to transfer Kaio Jorge to Flamengo. Given the situation, the owner of SAF and the coach of the Minas Gerais club will meet to decide whether or not to negotiate the forward. Pedrinho and Tite understand that the top scorer of the Brasileirão 2025 is important.

However, the Belo Horizonte team is willing to negotiate the athlete for 24 million euros, provided that Luiz Araújo is included in the transaction package. This information comes from journalist Mauro Cezar, who describes the scenario as flexible.

Is Flamengo willing to use Luiz Araújo as a bargaining chip?

This is not the first time Cruzeiro has shown interest in Luiz Araújo. At the beginning of 2025, Pedrinho wanted to trade the Flamengo player for midfielder Matheus Pereira. However, the Rubro-Negro stated that the number 7 is fundamental to the squad.

The situation hasn't changed. This is because Luiz Araújo played in 68 games in 2025, making him the player with the most matches that year. However, Flamengo is willing to negotiate Everton Cebolinha to acquire Kaio Jorge.

And does Cruzeiro accept Everton Cebolinha?

The Most Beloved has already made two proposals to Pedrinho's team. Both involved Everton Cebolinha, but all were rejected. Thus, Cruzeiro insists on Luiz Araújo, or 50 million euros (R$ 317 million).

Has Flamengo already secured the signing of any player?

Yes! Currently, Flamengo has secured the signing of Vitão from Internacional. The defender has undergone medical exams and will sign a contract with the Most Beloved as soon as he returns from vacation.

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