Cruzeiro refuse to sell Kaio Jorge to Flamengo, not even for €60m | OneFootball

How Much Does Cruzeiro Want to Negotiate for Kaio Jorge?

Flamengo is interested in signing Kaio Jorge, Cruzeiro’s striker and top scorer of the Brasileirão, for the 2026 season. However, the Minas Gerais club has decided that it will not negotiate the striker with any other Brazilian football club.

According to information from radio ‘Itatiaia’, Cruzeiro considered Flamengo’s first offer as a ‘provocation’. Furthermore, the Minas Gerais club will not sell the striker to the Rubro-Negro even with an offer between 40 million and 60 million euros (between R$ 256.7 million and R$ 385 million).

What Was Flamengo’s First Offer?

Looking to sign Kaio Jorge, Flamengo is willing to pay 30 million euros (R$ 196 million at the current exchange rate) to take the striker from Cruzeiro. However, everything indicates that Mengão will have to ‘open its wallet’ to convince the Minas Gerais club.

What Are Kaio Jorge’s Numbers in 2025?

One of Cruzeiro’s main highlights in 2025, Kaio Jorge played 46 matches in the year, scoring 26 goals and providing nine assists. In addition, the striker was the top scorer of the Brasileirão and the Copa do Brasil.

Why Does Flamengo Want to Sign a Striker?

The center forward position is one of the priorities for Flamengo for the 2026 season. After all, the rubro-negro board has agreed to sell Juninho to Pumas (MEX). On that occasion, the Mexican club paid 5 million euros (about R$ 32 million) to Mengão.

What Are Flamengo’s Priorities in the Transfer Window?

Flamengo has defined its signing priorities for the next transfer window, which opens on January 5th. Thus, the rubro-negro board wants to secure the arrival of five players: a goalkeeper, a center-back, a midfielder, a winger, and a center forward.

In addition, Flamengo is close to announcing the signing of Vitão, Internacional’s center-back. After the club from Rio Grande do Sul accepted the rubro-negro’s offer, o Mais Querido is in talks with the defender’s representatives to finalize the last details of the negotiation.

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