Betis make bid for Kaiki, Cruzeiro weigh up key asset's future | OneFootball

The European market has once again set its sights on one of Cruzeiro’s biggest breakout players in recent years. As reported by GE and confirmed by Central da Toca, Real Betis of Spain has submitted an offer to sign left-back Kaiki in the next transfer window.

According to the report, adding to what had already been revealed, the Spanish club’s offer is close to €15 million, but does not quite reach that amount. At the current exchange rate, the bid is around R$88 million. Cruzeiro is analyzing the terms of the deal, while other European clubs are also monitoring the player’s situation.

At 23, Kaiki is enjoying the most established season of his career in Cruzeiro’s blue shirt. An undisputed starter under Artur Jorge, the left-back has made 32 appearances in 2026 and has stood out both for his defensive consistency and his attacking contribution.

Recently, the defender led Brazil’s Série A in big chances created among defensive players and also ranked among the competition’s leaders in tackles. Numbers that further boost the player’s value on the international market.

A product of Cruzeiro’s youth academy, Kaiki has been part of the professional squad since 2021. After receiving his first opportunities in that year’s Campeonato Mineiro, the left-back began to earn more regular playing time from 2025 onward, a season in which he made 51 appearances. In 2026, he remained a constant presence in the starting lineup and was included in the preliminary Brazil squad put together by Carlo Ancelotti for the World Cup.

Cruzeiro holds the player’s economic rights and is evaluating the offer received. The left-back’s contract runs until December 2027. Internally, the club believes Kaiki has the potential to increase in value and is in no rush to complete a deal below what it considers the ideal price.

Recently, Como of Italy expressed interest in signing the player. However, since Cruzeiro had already negotiated the transfer of young Kauã Prates to Borussia Dortmund, the club blocked any possible departure for Kaiki in the middle of this year. Flamengo is also monitoring the player’s situation, but as he has already completed 13 matches in the Brasileirão, he would not be allowed to play for another team in the national competition this season.

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