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Cruzeiro organizational and roster developments

Overview

Cruzeiro is undergoing organizational and roster changes. The club is seeking former midfielder Paulinho for a technical coordinator role to improve communication between management and players. Additionally, the SAF leadership has implemented a new policy where the club will no longer subsidize salaries for players sent out on loan.

On the pitch, the club’s attacking unit has been highly productive, with Keny Arroyo, Kaio Jorge, and Matheus Pereira accounting for 70% of the team’s 80 goals in 2026. Several players have received international call-ups, including Marília, Otávio, and Keny Arroyo.

Following this period of productivity, Cruzeiro has moved to retain key young attacking talents. The club declined informal inquiries from AS Roma regarding Ecuadorian forward Kenny Arroyo and rejected a loan offer for 19-year-old Rayan Lelis from Avaí, despite previous interest from Ludogorets. Both players remain under contract through 2029.

Entities

Cruzeiro · CBF · Cruzeiro Esporte Clube · Kenny Arroyo · Rayan Lelis

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Cruzeiro retains attackers Kenny Arroyo and Rayan Lelis

    Cruzeiro has rejected transfer and loan interests for attackers Kenny Arroyo and Rayan Lelis, opting to keep both players in the squad despite interest from AS Roma and Avaí.

  2. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Cruzeiro pursues Paulinho for technical role and updates loan policies

    Cruzeiro is pursuing Paulinho for a technical role and implementing a new policy to stop subsidizing player loans. Several players, including Marília and Otávio, have also received national team call-ups.

Sources

areavip.com.br · diarioceleste.com.br · fatopaulista.com.br · moonbh.com.br · nsctotal.com.br · terra.com.br · viagemegastronomia.com.br · world-today-journal.com