Cruzeiro land Gerson and Tite in 22-move squad overhaul

Cruzeiro sign Gerson on a four-year deal

The biggest move of the transfer window so far. Cruzeiro have signed Gerson, with the midfielder putting pen to paper on a four-season contract (1). He headlines a massive squad overhaul.

Tite takes over as manager until the end of 2026

Tite is back. Cruzeiro announced the former Seleção coach as their new manager, his contract running through the rest of 2026 (1).

Artur Jorge signs and renews for five years

Artur Jorge was confirmed and has renewed with Cruzeiro on a five-year deal (1).

Gabriel Pec joins from LA Galaxy

Cruzeiro bought Gabriel Pec from LA Galaxy to strengthen the midfield (1).

Néiser Villarreal, the Colombian striker, signs until 2028

The young Colombian forward Néiser Villarreal arrives at Cruzeiro on a deal through 2028 (1).

Gabriel Rojas locks down the left-back spot until 2029

Left-back Gabriel Rojas signed a long-term contract with Cruzeiro through 2029 (1).

Fagner makes his move permanent from Corinthians

Fagner signed a definitive deal with Cruzeiro after his loan spell ended (1).

Seven more arrivals, eight departures

Bruno Rodrigues arrives on loan (1). Chico da Costa joins from Mirassol (1). Goalkeeper Matheus Cunha, formerly of Flamengo, was announced but has since lost his place and been loaned out (1). Also loaned out: young midfielder Japa to a Série A club (1).

Out the door: left-back Kaiki sold to Como in Italy (1). Midfielder Christian sold to a Russian club (1). Defender Bruno Alves transferred to Norwich in England (1). Walace left for Vitória (1). Vitinho was negotiated with a Portuguese club (1). Youngster Kauã Prates was negotiated with Borussia Dortmund but remains at Cruzeiro until August (1).

Cruzeiro chasing Zé Lucas, Wesley, and Luiz Henrique

The club has submitted a proposal for Sport's young midfielder Zé Lucas (1). Former Corinthians attacker Wesley is also on the club's radar (1). Cruzeiro's president has publicly commented on Luiz Henrique as a target (1).

Jorge Jesus: I was close to pre-selecting the Brazil squad

Jorge Jesus revealed he received indications to prepare a Brazil pre-call-up for the March fixtures, after the 4–1 defeat to Argentina (2). "Eu acabei por não ir treinar a seleção do Brasil, mas já tinha indicações para fazer a pré-convocação do Brasil para o jogo que seria disputado em março depois de eles terem perdido por 4 a 1 para a Argentina," Jesus said (2). He ended up taking the Portugal job instead.

Fan reactions

The post-World Cup mood among Brazil fans is shifting from grief to gallows humor. One Reddit post tracking media power rankings against actual World Cup results has fans dissecting who got it wrong and why. Meanwhile, a separate thread noting that the defending World Cup winner has now lost the following final twice in a row, Argentina in 1990 and 2026, France in 2022, Brazil in 1998, has supporters debating whether the Seleção's 2026 exit was part of a broader pattern or simply a team without identity. See the power rankings thread