Kaio Jorge extends Cruzeiro contract after Flamengo talks stall | OneFootball

Flamengo made three offers to Cruzeiro for Kaio Jorge

One of Flamengo's goals for the 2026 season was to sign Kaio Jorge. However, after a strong move by the club, Cruzeiro renewed the player's contract. Additionally, the team from Minas Gerais gave the forward a salary increase.

ESPN initially reported the information. Previously, Kaio Jorge's contract with Cruzeiro was set to expire at the end of 2028. Now, after the renewal, the forward's contract with the Minas Gerais club extends until the end of 2030.

It's important to mention that the new contract of Kaio Jorge with Cruzeiro includes a reduction in the release clause. As a result, starting at the end of this year, the player's release clause will be 30 million euros (R$ 188 million at the current exchange rate). It should be noted that this was the amount presented by Flamengo in their last offer.

Finally, Kaio Jorge received a salary increase. Cruzeiro's idea was to value the player, who was pursued by Flamengo in the current transfer window, with the aim of shielding him and keeping him in the team, now led by Tite.

How were Flamengo's offers?

Flamengo made three offers to try to sign Kaio Jorge. After two rejections, in which the club included forward Everton Cebolinha, this time the scenario was different.

This is because, in the third offer, Flamengo presented a proposal of 30 million euros (R$ 188 million at the current exchange rate) to Cruzeiro for Kaio Jorge. However, the club from Belo Horizonte once again rejected the attempts from Flamengo.

What is Flamengo's current situation?

Currently, Flamengo has only Pedro and Wallace Yan as strikers in the squad. This is because the club sold Juninho to Pumas (MEX). Shortly after, they loaned Carlinhos to Remo until the end of the current season.

With the difficulties in negotiations for Kaio Jorge, Flamengo is likely to wait until the next transfer window to sign a striker. In this way, the club would wait for the European season to end, meaning they could invest in players who are playing outside Brazil.

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