Cruzeiro have 4️⃣ players nearing contract expiry, see who | OneFootball

The turn of the second half of 2026 set off a contract alert at Toca da Raposa.

According to ge, four players from the current squad have entered the final six months of their contracts and, under FIFA rules, are now free to sign a pre-contract with any other team, meaning they could leave for free at the end of the year.

The detail drawing attention behind the scenes: of this group, only one player is in active talks to extend his stay at the club.

Each Player’s Situation

Lucas Villalba (Center-back): He is the only exception on the list currently negotiating to stay. The Argentine joined the club in 2024 (on loan from Argentinos Juniors) and was signed permanently in 2025. The defender has already opened talks with the Minas Gerais club’s board over a renewal.

Fagner (Right-back): Of the four names, he currently has the most prestige and is considered the starter in the position. Loaned from Corinthians last year, he signed permanently for one more season. In 2026, he has made 20 appearances, scoring one goal and providing three assists.

William (Right-back): The undisputed owner of the right flank since arriving in 2023, the full-back has lost a lot of space this season. With the rise of Fagner and youngster Kauã Moraes, William has been unable to establish himself under coach Artur Jorge and has played only 16 matches this year.

Pedrão (Center-back): A product of Cruzeiro’s youth academy, the defender’s future appears all but set away from Belo Horizonte. After being loaned to Pafos (Cyprus) and Avaí itself, he returned to Toca only to recover from a serious injury. He has now already undergone medical tests at the Santa Catarina club, which is considering buying his economic rights. For Cruzeiro’s first team, he played only twice.

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