Cruzeiro turn down Flamengo bid, set to renew Kaio Jorge’s contract | OneFootball

What is Flamengo's offer for Kaio Jorge?

Cruzeiro rejected Flamengo's third offer for the signing of Kaio Jorge this Thursday (08). Additionally, the team from Minas Gerais has initiated the renewal of the striker's contract.

According to information from the portal ‘Central da Toca’, Cruzeiro asked for 50 million euros (R$ 315 million) to sell Kaio Jorge to Flamengo. Since the new offer was R$ 188 million, the team from Minas Gerais rejected the offer from the red and black team.

Will Cruzeiro renew Kaio Jorge's contract?

Cruzeiro, therefore, took the opportunity to initiate the renewal of Kaio Jorge's contract. The idea of the team from Minas Gerais is to extend the contract duration and give a salary increase to the striker, who is receiving various inquiries in this transfer window.

Why does Flamengo want Kaio Jorge?

The signing of Kaio Jorge has the approval of coach Filipe Luís. This is because the striker has the characteristics that ‘Filipinho’ likes, such as attacking space and providing a lot of depth on the field.

Thus, Flamengo is making every effort to sign Kaio Jorge in this transfer window. Currently, Pedro is the only center forward in the squad, as Juninho left the club to play for Pumas (MEX).

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