Cruzeiro lower Kaio Jorge’s release clause to match Flamengo’s offer | OneFootball

Flamengo made three proposals, in one of them the Rubro-Negro offered R$ 189 million, the value of the new release clause

So far, the transfer window for Flamengo is marked by persistence in Kaio Jorge, from Cruzeiro. The team from Minas Gerais rejected all attempts and decided to renew the contract with the forward. However, the new agreement is beneficial for the Rubro-Negro, as the release clause amount will decrease.

From the end of 2026, the release clause for the forward will be 30 million euros (R$ 189 million). This is the same amount that the Most Beloved offered in the last proposal to try to buy the top scorer of the 2025 Brasileirão.

But how does Flamengo intend to benefit from the renewal?

Thus, Flamengo just needs to present the same 30 million euros at the end of 2026 to acquire the player. Despite the condition of paying upfront, the new agreement also means that the Rubro-Negro does not need to disburse the 50 million euros (R$ 312.5 million) that Cruzeiro was asking for negotiations.

Until when does the new contract between Kaio Jorge and Cruzeiro last?

Previously, the athlete's commitment to Cruzeiro would end in 2028. However, after signing, the forward's contract with the Minas Gerais club extends until the end of 2030, with a salary increase.

‘Okay’, but why doesn't Cruzeiro accept Flamengo's proposal?

The idea of the Minas Gerais team is to value the athlete, who is being pursued by Flamengo, with the aim of protecting the asset and keeping the top scorer in the squad led by Tite. Thus, the team from Minas hopes that the top scorer will refuse the Most Beloved even with the reduction of the release clause.

How were Flamengo's proposals?

Flamengo made three proposals to try to sign Kaio Jorge. After two rejections, in which the Rubro-Negro club included the forward Everton Cebolinha, this time the scenario was different.

This is because, in the third offer, the Most Beloved presented a proposal of 30 million euros (R$ 189 million at the current exchange rate) to Cruzeiro for the forward. However, the team from Belo Horizonte once again rejected the Rubro-Negro's attempts.

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