Datasheet: Cruzeiro's 2025 arrivals and departures

For those who love Cruzeiro, the year 2023 is one with many changes and many disputes inside and outside the field. On the verge of the 100th anniversary of its first official game, Cruzeiro is managed by Ronaldo and has seen the arrival of some reinforcements that have raised the expectations of the fans.

In this context, today's post will bring you a summary of everything that has happened so far in the celeste squad while looking ahead to the 2025 season. Check out our content and stay on top of the latest Cruzeiro news.

Departures:

• William Pottker: After a good season in 2022, the striker was loaned to Avaí, where he scored 5 goals in 27 games. Cruzeiro's board decided not to renew his contract and he moved to Cerezo Osaka, from Japan;
• Jajá: The striker, who was also a starter in 2022, ended up leaving the club at the end of the season. He played for Avaí in Série B and helped the Santa Catarina club to get promoted to the elite of Brazilian football;
• Matheus Bidu: The left-back was a key player in Cruzeiro's access campaign to Serie A in 2022, but he did not have a good performance in the elite of Brazilian football and ended up being sold to Corinthians;
• Neto Moura: The defender was hired to be a starter in 2022, but he did not live up to expectations and ended up losing space in the team. He was loaned to CSA, from Série B, and returned to Cruzeiro in 2023, but was not used by coach Pezzolano and ended up being sold to São Paulo;
• Rafael Santos: The midfielder was hired to play as a starter in 2022, but he was injured in the first few games of the season and never managed to establish himself in the team. He was loaned to Avaí, from Série B, and returned to Cruzeiro in 2023, but was not used by coach Pezzolano;
• João Paulo: The experienced goalkeeper is one of the biggest idols of the Cruzeiro fans, but he left the club at the end of 2022 after not reaching an agreement for the renewal of his contract. He went to Mirassol, from Série C.

Arrivals:

• Igor Formiga: The midfielder arrives from Guaraní-PAR. He is 24 years old and has already played for clubs in Brazil, Ukraine, and Paraguay;
• Matheus Jussa: The midfielder arives from Avaí. He is 25 years old and has already played for clubs in Brazil, Portugal, and South Korea;
• Nikão: The attacking midfielder arives from São Paulo. He is 30 years old and has already played for clubs in Brazil, Italy, and France;
• Wesley: The striker arrives on loan from Palmeiras. He is 24 years old and has already played for clubs in Brazil and Italy;
• Rafael Bilu: The striker arives from Cruzeiro. He is 24 years old and has already played for clubs in Brazil and Uruguay;
• Anderson: The goalkeeper arrives from Bahia. He is 33 years old and has already played for clubs in Brazil, Portugal, and Italy.

The 2025 season

With the departures and arrivals already defined, Cruzeiro is now planning for the 2025 season. The club's goal is to qualify for the Libertadores Cup and to win the Brazilian Championship. To do so, the board has already started to reinforce the squad.

The first reinforcement is the midfielder Igor Formiga, who arrives from Guaraní-PAR. The player is 24 years old and has already played for clubs in Brazil, Ukraine, and Paraguay. He is a versatile player who can play in several positions in the midfield.

Another reinforcement is the midfielder Matheus Jussa, who arrives from Avaí. The player is 25 years old and has already played for clubs in Brazil, Portugal, and South Korea. He is a creative player who can help Cruzeiro create chances and score goals.

The third reinforcement is the attacking midfielder Nikão, who arrives from São Paulo. The player is 30 years old and has already played for clubs in Brazil, Italy, and France. He is a skilled player who can make the difference in the attacking sector.

The fourth reinforcement is the striker Wesley, who arrives on loan from Palmeiras. The player is 24 years old and has already played for clubs in Brazil and Italy. He is a fast and powerful striker who can score goals.

The fifth reinforcement is the striker Rafael Bilu, who arrives from Cruzeiro. The player is 24 years old and has already played for clubs in Brazil and Uruguay. He is a talented striker who can score goals and create chances.

The sixth reinforcement is the goalkeeper Anderson, who arrives from Bahia. The player is 33 years old and has already played for clubs in Brazil, Portugal, and Italy. He is an experienced goalkeeper who can help Cruzeiro to improve its defense.