Cruzeiro target winger and midfielder to complete squad; state of play

Cruzeiro target winger and midfielder to complete squad; state of play One week before the Brazilian Championship resumes after the World Cup break, Cruzeiro remains active in the market to address long-standing gaps in the squad led by coach Artur Jorge. With the transfer window open until September 11, the board is working to bring in at least two more targeted reinforcements, but without making any “financial crazy moves,” according to ge. Check it out below! 🔄 Who arrived and who left So far, Raposa have invested around R$ 90 million in two major signings, which became even more urgent after the departures in this window: Gabriel Rojas (Left-back): He initially arrived to replace Kauã Prates, who was sold to Borussia Dortmund. After Kaiki was later transferred to Como (Italy), the Argentine became the undisputed starter and, for now, has no natural backup. Center-back Villalba and right-back Kauã Moraes are the improvised options for the position. Gabriel Pec (Forward): A long-time target of coach Artur Jorge, the former Vasco player arrived to strengthen the attack. The club had to change course and invest more than the 10 million dollars initially planned to complete the deal, overcoming market inflation. 🎯 The next targets Even with the arrivals, the football department, aligned with the coaching staff and scouting department, identified two priority positions for the rest of the window: A Winger: Despite Pec’s arrival, the club is still looking for another player to operate on the flanks, a need that grew after Christian was sold to Krasnodar (Russia). A Defensive Midfielder: The position became urgent after Walace was removed from the group. 💰 A Strategy of Patience Although the team faces a decisive marathon in August (Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil and Libertadores), the SAF led by Pedro Lourenço is being cautious. The strategy is to strike a balance between players who can provide an immediate technical return and youngsters with resale potential. The board believes that, in the second half of July, the heating up of the European market will force good options back into South American football. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.