Cruzeiro considers the 24-year-old Brazilian forward Kaio Jorge a significant potential sale for the end of the season, and the club's board and coaching staff agree on the need to sell players. Although he was a target for European clubs in the last transfer window, Cruzeiro did not receive any concrete offers. This was partly due to a lack of interest in negotiating for him at the time. For months, clubs including Milan, RB Leipzig, and Zenit have been monitoring the forward.
He is on Carlo Ancelotti's pre-list for the Brazilian national team. Kaio Jorge, who has one cap for Brazil, has scored 11 goals and provided 2 assists in 25 league appearances during the 2025/2026 season. He joined his current club in July 2024, and his contract is valid until December 2030. His market value is €25.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Reports from September 2026 indicated that Cruzeiro valued the player at €40-€45 million. This followed a reported €30 million offer from Zenit in the summer of 2026, which was refused by the player.
