Bruno Rodrigues unveiled: motivation and role chat with Tite

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·19 de fevereiro de 2026

Bruno Rodrigues unveiled: motivation and role chat with Tite

Cruzeiro officially presented goalkeeper Matheus Cunha and forward Bruno Rodrigues this Thursday (19th). The forward, who was announced yesterday and returns to Cruzeiro on loan from Palmeiras to strengthen the attacking sector, spoke about his expectations, what he found new at the club in this “reunion,” and his conversation with Tite about his positioning.

Visibly motivated, Bruno highlighted the club’s structural evolution and recalled his first stint.

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“Very happy and motivated. I know very well what I experienced here in 2022 and 2023. When I see Cruzeiro the way it is now, with a spectacular structure, what we have to do is play football and show that it can be a wonderful year. My last match was against Mirassol, in January, I played 80 minutes. I’m feeling very well and at Professor Tite’s disposal. Whenever needed, I’ll help in the best way possible. I’m a very focused and dedicated player in my tasks and I came back here to help Cruzeiro.”

Bruno had a successful spell at Cruzeiro between 2022 and 2023, during which he played 67 matches, scoring 17 goals and providing 10 assists. The forward emphasized that he returns even more determined to achieve results, making it clear that past performance does not automatically guarantee a place.

“I arrive even hungrier to win. I know what I did in 22 and 23, but if I don’t show it this year, it won’t matter at all. You can expect a Bruno Rodrigues with a lot of drive on the field. I came to add, I will work hard for my place, I didn’t come for what I did in the past, with a lot of hard work and humility I will give my best every day.”

In his first stint, the player mainly played on the left side of the attack, but at times also played as a more mobile number nine, a role also used by Abel Ferreira at Palmeiras. Regarding his positioning, the forward said he has already spoken with coach Tite and is willing to help wherever he is placed:

“I feel good wherever they put me up front, I’m available wherever he (Tite) needs me, I’ll give my best, whether as a center forward, right winger, or left winger. We’ve already talked, he knows where to use me and I’m here to help Cruzeiro.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.