Cruzeiro close in on Otávio renewal, five-year deal | OneFootball

Cruzeiro is close to officially announcing a contract renewal for goalkeeper Otávio. According to Central da Toca, the player’s new deal will run until June 2031, extending his previous contract by two more years, which had been set to expire at the end of 2028.

The expectation is that the signing will take place in the coming days. With this, the club’s board reinforces its belief in one of the most promising players from the youth academy, who has taken on a leading role in the senior squad over the course of the season.

At 20 years old, Otávio took over Cruzeiro’s goal after goalkeeper Cássio’s injury, following Mateus Cunha’s failure to meet expectations after being signed and his subsequent loan move to Inter. The youngster made the most of the opportunities he was given and established himself as a reliable option for Artur Jorge’s coaching staff.

A product of Toca da Raposa, Otávio went through every level of the club before reaching the first team. In 2026, the goalkeeper earned his place in the squad and delivered solid performances in important matches in the Brazilian Championship, the Copa do Brasil, and the Libertadores.

His performances drew attention not only internally. In recent months, the player has also come under the watch of European clubs, which increased Cruzeiro’s need to protect one of its main assets for the future.

In addition to the contract extension, the new agreement is also expected to bring a financial raise for the player and an adjustment to the contractual protection mechanisms.

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