5 Aug 2026
Brian Rodríguez to Cruzeiro: third offer brings deal for Uruguayan winger closer
Cruzeiro have made a third offer for Brian Rodríguez and moved forward in negotiations for the Uruguayan winger. Reports suggest the player has approved the possibility of joining the Minas Gerais club, but the transfer still depends on an agreement between the parties.
Cruzeiro make third offer for Brian Rodríguez
Cruzeiro have reached a decisive stage in their attempt to sign Brian Rodríguez. The club have made a third offer for the Uruguayan forward, raising expectations of a breakthrough in the negotiations. The new bid shows that the board still see the player as a target and are looking to turn previous talks into an agreement. The value, payment structure and other terms of the offer have not been disclosed so far.
Player reportedly approves move to Toca da Raposa
The main development surrounding the deal is the report that Brian Rodríguez has approved a transfer to Cruzeiro. The player’s indication removes one important hurdle in the negotiations: his desire to play for the Belo Horizonte side. With Rodríguez’s approval, discussions are now focused on reaching an agreement to formalise his departure and establish the conditions for the Uruguayan’s arrival in Belo Horizonte.
The timeline of Cruzeiro’s pursuit
The negotiations gathered momentum as Cruzeiro stepped up their efforts to sign the winger. Previous offers failed to complete the deal, and the club returned with a third bid. The latest contact has now taken the talks to a more advanced stage, particularly because of the positive reports regarding Brian Rodríguez’s position. Even so, agreeing to play for Cruzeiro does not mean the deal is already done. An agreement must be finalised before any official announcement.
What is still needed for Brian Rodríguez to be announced
Cruzeiro must now settle the final details of the deal after submitting their third offer. Without official confirmation of a signed contract or an announcement from the parties involved, Brian Rodríguez is not yet a Cruzeiro player. The situation is nevertheless more favourable than in previous stages: the club have increased their offer and the player has reportedly given the move his approval. The outcome will depend on the response to the proposal and the formalisation of the terms between the parties.
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