Cruzeiro loan Japa to Mirassol until the end of the season | OneFootball

Cruzeiro has arranged the loan of midfielder Japa to Mirassol until the end of the season. The information was first reported by GE and confirmed by our reporting. The deal does not include a permanent transfer at this time, and the player will remain tied to the Belo Horizonte club after the loan period ends.

The decision was made jointly by Cruzeiro, the player’s camp, and the player himself. Internally, the assessment is that Japa needs to log more minutes on the field to continue his development. With strong competition in midfield, the youngster had been finding few opportunities in the first team, a scenario that led to the search for a club where he could play a bigger role.

In 2023, Japa received his first opportunities with the senior team and became a permanent member of the first-team squad. However, a string of injuries ended up disrupting the player’s run with the main squad. In 2025, a serious muscle injury interrupted his progress and limited his involvement throughout the season. After recovering, he was used again and even renewed his contract with Cruzeiro until December 2030.

Overall, Japa has made 37 appearances for Cruzeiro, scoring two goals and providing one assist. At Mirassol, the midfielder will have the opportunity to play in Série A and aim for a longer run of matches. Cruzeiro expects the defensive midfielder to return more experienced at the end of the loan, increasing his chances of competing for a place in the first-team squad in the coming seasons.

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