Cassierra lands in Belo Horizonte to finalise deal with Atlético-MG | OneFootball

The Colombian forward Mateo Cassierra, 28 years old, landed on Wednesday morning at Confins airport to join Atlético-MG. He arrives to undergo medical exams and sign a contract with the team from Minas Gerais.

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Cassierra will be the sixth reinforcement for the club for 2026, joining Renan Lodi, Preciado, Maycon, Victor Hugo, and Alan Minda. Atlético-MG is acquiring the player permanently, with an estimated investment of R$ 44 million.

Challenge in Minas

A top scorer during his time in Russian football, the player had 123 games, 47 goals, and 18 assists during his stint with Zenit. The forward stated he is happy with the new challenge in Brazilian football. “I am joining a club with a lot of history,” he said.

Cassierra highlighted that the negotiation had been ongoing since last month and that the club's effort weighed in on his decision. According to him, playing for Galo represents an “important step” in his career, and the choice to play in Brazil is due to the growth of national football in recent years.

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