Cruzeiro step up talks to sign Keny Arroyo from Besiktas for R$ 40 million | OneFootball

Cruzeiro has taken an important step in the transfer market and advanced to finalize the signing of forward Keny Arroyo, a 19-year-old Ecuadorian prospect who currently plays for Besiktas in Turkey. The Minas Gerais club intends to acquire 50% of the player's economic rights for an approximate value of R$ 40 million, according to a report in partnership with Central da Toca and Samuca TV.

Cruzeiro is racing against the clock to exchange documentation with Besikitas, given that the transfer window in Brazil closes on September 2.

Young South American promise

Born in Guayaquil, Arroyo built his foundation in the youth categories of Independiente del Valle, a club known for revealing talents in South American football. In 2024, he was promoted to the main team and, in February 2025, he agreed to move to Besiktas for about 4 million euros, with a contract until 2029.

In Turkish football, however, the forward is still seeking affirmation: he played 12 matches and scored one goal in the current season. Left-footed and with good dribbling ability, Arroyo is seen as a piece of great potential for Cruzeiro's attack.

International experience

Even young, the Ecuadorian has already accumulated passages through the youth teams and the main team of Ecuador. He stood out in the South American U-17 in 2023, when he scored three goals in nine games and participated in the World Cup of the category in the same year. He also played in the South American U-20 in 2025, scoring one goal.

In the main team, he debuted in the World Cup Qualifiers of 2026, taking the field against Uruguay and Bolivia.

Situation at Besiktas and opportunity for Cruzeiro

Recently, Arroyo was left out of a Besiktas match for disciplinary reasons, increasing speculation about his departure. The Turkish club, which invested about 5.5 million euros to sign him.

For Cruzeiro, the signing is considered strategic: in addition to strengthening the squad for the rest of the season, it represents a move to add market value with a young and promising player.

The outcome of the negotiation should occur in the next few days, as Cruzeiro needs to register the player before the window closes. If the transaction is completed, Keny Arroyo will become one of the most expensive signings in the club's recent history.

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