Transfer news: Cruzeiro in advanced talks with Inter for defender Vitão | OneFootball

Cruzeiro remains active in the transfer market and has advanced negotiations to strengthen its defensive system. The latest target at Toca da Raposa II is center-back Vitão, 25 years old, currently playing for Internacional. With the approval of the football department and coach Tite, the club’s board has intensified talks and is working to finalize the signing of the defender.

The information was initially reported by journalist André Hernan. According to the details revealed, Cruzeiro’s proposal involves a payment of 7 million euros (over R$45 million at the current exchange rate) to the club from Rio Grande do Sul, in addition to including a player on a permanent deal and loaning midfielder Japa to Inter.

The first report stated that defender João Marcelo would be the player permanently transferred to Internacional. However, information gathered at Toca da Raposa II indicates that the defender is not interested in moving to the club from Rio Grande do Sul. João Marcelo wants to stay at Cruzeiro and seek more opportunities under coach Tite, which may lead the board to adjust the terms of the deal and offer another player on a permanent basis.

Vitão came up through Palmeiras’ youth academy but had few opportunities with the professional team. Later, he was transferred to Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine. In 2022, the defender joined Internacional on loan and, after strong performances, was permanently signed by the Colorado club for the 2024 season. Currently, Inter holds 80% of the player’s economic rights.

In addition to Cruzeiro, Flamengo also recently tried to sign Vitão, but the talks did not progress. The financial demands made by Internacional were considered too high by the Rio de Janeiro club, which cooled the negotiations.

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