Cruzeiro have agreed to the transfer of 20-year-old forward Fernando to Santa Clara in Portugal. The player has said goodbye to friends and is preparing to travel to São Miguel Island in the Azores. The portal Central da Toca was the source of the initial information about the negotiation with Santa Clara, which was confirmed by ge.

Fernando, a 20-year-old forward, has received several inquiries from European football. Sources state that teams from Portugal, such as Santa Clara and Nacional, as well as CSKA Sofia from Bulgaria, have approached the player's representatives. Fernando has a contract with Cruzeiro until the end of 2026 and his deal will not be renewed, which is the reason he is expected to leave. According to people familiar with the situation, the expectation is that he will depart for free, with Cruzeiro retaining a percentage of his economic rights.