Kaio Jorge: Cruzeiro Contract Extension
Cruzeiro announced through its official channels that Kaio Jorge has signed with the club until 2030.
According to ESPN BR, Marquito Maciel, a member of Kaio Jorge's staff, has provided details regarding the release clause in the player's imminent contract extension with Cruzeiro. Maciel stated that the release clause for transfers abroad will remain at 100 million euros. He also mentioned an understanding exists where talks can begin from 30 million euros if there is interest from a major European club with a top project that Kaio Jorge likes and Cruzeiro is interested in the deal. It was also clarified that the release clause is not set at 30 million euros from 2027.
Kaio Jorge extended his contract with Cruzeiro. ESPN reported that the new agreement is valid until 2030, the previous one was valid until 2028, and the player will receive a salary increase.
Cruzeiro is nearing an agreement on a contract extension with Kaio Jorge, whose current contract is valid until 2028. The player is also set to receive a salary increase, and an agreement is anticipated to be announced in the coming days. Pedro Junio, the vice-president of Cruzeiro, stated to Rádio 98 FM that they will extend the contract and raise the player's salary. He also mentioned that this is fair for what Kaio Jorge has contributed and is a method of valuing him, and that they expect to complete the renewal in the upcoming days.
Globo.com reports that Flamengo has ended negotiations with Cruzeiro for Kaio Jorge.
According to ESPN BR, José Boto has initiated talks with Cruzeiro to sign forward Kaio Jorge.
Globo.com reports that there is a request to keep Kaio Jorge in the main squad for 2026 to compete in the Conmebol Libertadores.
Brazilian centre-forward Kaio Jorge, 23, indicated he is open to discussing a contract renewal. He stated that if Pedrinho wants to renew, they will sit and talk, adding that he is very happy and that he is very proud to be scoring goals with that shirt. His current contract with Cruzeiro Esporte Clube runs until 31/12/2028. The player, who has one cap for Brazil, has a current market value of €17.00m according to Transfermarkt and has recently been linked with clubs including Milan and Aston Villa.
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