Cruzeiro close in on deal for LA Galaxy's Gabriel Pec | OneFootball

Cruzeiro have taken another important step toward completing the signing of Gabriel Pec. According to information gathered by Central da Toca, confirmed by our reporting, negotiations with LA Galaxy have progressed in recent days, and the 25-year-old forward is getting closer and closer to strengthening Artur Jorge’s team.

The clubs have reduced the financial gap and are moving toward an agreement. Although some details still remain for a positive outcome, the scenario is considered optimistic by the parties involved.

After having their first offer rejected, Cruzeiro submitted a new bid to the American club. LA Galaxy, who initially asked for around $14 million for the player, lowered their demand to approximately $12 million (about R$65 million at the current exchange rate), a figure that has become the basis for the negotiations.

Cruzeiro’s board is working to reduce the financial impact of the deal. Among the alternatives being discussed are increasing the fixed offer and allowing LA Galaxy to keep a percentage of the economic rights, enabling the American club to profit from a future transfer.

The Fox’s interest in the player is longstanding. Artur Jorge has been following Gabriel Pec since before his spell in Qatari football and considers signing a pacey forward one of the priorities for the rest of the season. The former Vasco player’s name has had the approval of both the coaching staff and the board since the start of the transfer window.

Standout in MLS

Gabriel Pec is enjoying a great spell in American soccer. Signed by LA Galaxy in 2024, he was one of the main figures in the club’s MLS title-winning campaign in his first season.

Since arriving at the American team, he has recorded 101 appearances, 43 goals, and 27 assists. In 2026 alone, he has played 20 matches, scored 11 goals, and provided four assists, maintaining impressive numbers for direct goal contributions.

Before moving to MLS, the forward came through at Vasco, the club for which he totaled 170 appearances, 26 goals, and 14 assists. His best season in Brazilian football was in 2023, when he contributed to 19 goals, with 14 goals and five assists in 50 matches.

Next steps

Although the deal has not yet been finalized, Cruzeiro view Gabriel Pec as the main target of the current transfer window. Talks continue daily between the clubs, and the expectation is that the final details will be resolved in the coming days so the deal can be completed and the forward can arrive in Belo Horizonte.

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