Zenit made a consultation for Kaiki, and there were also approaches from clubs in Italy and Portugal. The contacts were made directly with Cruzeiro, which stopped the conversations early on, and none of them evolved to the point of opening negotiations. The Russian club's inquiry was made before their transfer window closed on the 11th of the previous month. Cruzeiro has made it clear that they will not open any future conversation for less than €10 million, with the expectation that any negotiation would be for a considerably higher amount.