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Cruzeiro Accelerates 2026 Planning Amid Tight Calendar and Roster Changes
15 Nov
Summary
- Cruzeiro's 2025 season may end on December 21 if they reach the Copa do Brasil final
- Goalkeeper Matheus Cunha and forward Néiser Villarreal have already signed pre-contracts
- Bolasie, Gamarra, and Fagner likely to depart, while Gabigol's future is uncertain
As the 2025 season nears its end, Cruzeiro is already in full swing with its planning for the 2026 campaign. The team is still competing in the Brasileirão and the Copa do Brasil, but it must make important decisions regarding its squad, reinforcements, and departures.
The tight calendar is a significant factor in Cruzeiro's planning. If the team reaches the Copa do Brasil final, the 2025 season may end on December 21, leaving the players with only 15 days of vacation. This means they will return on January 6, less than a week before the debut in the Campeonato Mineiro on January 11, as the Brasileirão is set to start on January 28.
