João Pedro, who had a contract with Cruzeiro until December 2026, has agreed to an early departure to sign a permanent, longer-term deal with Londrina. The club will compete in the Série B of the Brazilian league next season. Cruzeiro will not receive compensation for the transfer but will retain a portion of the player's economic rights for a potential future sale. The move was first reported by Itatiaia and subsequently confirmed by ge. João Pedro developed at Flamengo's academy and played for Valladolid in Spain before arriving at Cruzeiro in 2023. He had previously been loaned to Mirassol, Tombense, and Volta Redonda.