Cruzeiro chief reveals surprise over Kaio Jorge talks with Flamengo | OneFootball

What Did Pedro Lourenço Say to Bap About Kaio Jorge?

Flamengo tried to sign Kaio Jorge at the start of the 2026 season, but Cruzeiro did not want to let him go. Speaking on the matter, Pedro Lourenço, owner of the SAF of the Minas Gerais team, commented on how the conversation with Bap, the president of Mengão, went.

“I told the president of Flamengo that if it was truly an irresistible offer, I might even sell Kaio Jorge. But we were not selling Kaio Jorge. They even showed that we asked for 50 million [euros] and it was true. If they had offered the 50 million, I would have sold. But I had no intention of selling and I still don’t”; said Bap in an interview with ‘CNN Sports’.

HOW DID THE NEGOTIATION BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND CRUZEIRO FOR KAIO JORGE GO?

Kaio Jorge was the chosen ‘target’ for Flamengo to strengthen their attack. Thus, the Rubro-Negro made several attempts to try to take the player from Cruzeiro. Even with these attempts, the deal did not go through.

In the last offer, Flamengo even offered around 32 million euros (R$ 199 million at the current exchange rate), including Everton Cebolinha in the negotiation. However, Cruzeiro said no to the Rubro-Negro. For now, the clubs are no longer in talks regarding the player.

HOW IS FLAMENGO DOING IN THE TRANSFER WINDOW?

Without Kaio Jorge, Flamengo has already moved in the market and signed two players in this transfer window. The first was defender Vitão, who was at Internacional. The defender is already training with his teammates in the pre-season.

Andrew arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday (13th) and is going through the bureaucratic procedures before signing with Flamengo. The goalkeeper comes to compete for the starting spot with the Argentine Rossi. The player, who is coming from Gil Vicente (POR), will wear the number 42 shirt and will have a four-year contract. Finally, Lucas Paquetá is the current ‘target’ for Mengão.

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