Keny Arroyo joins Cruzeiro from Besiktas after a standout performance at Independiente del Valle. The transfer fee was over R$ 50 million, and he signed a contract until the end of 2029. Keny expressed his admiration for Brazilian football and his idols Neymar and Vinícius. He won't play against Atlético-MG due to documentation issues but will be available against Bahia.

Keny Arroyo, a 19-year-old forward from Ecuador, has arrived in Belo Horizonte to undergo medical examinations and is set to sign a contract with Cruzeiro that will last until December 2029. The negotiations between Cruzeiro and Besiktas spanned much of August. Initially, Besiktas was reluctant to release Arroyo, but it was reported that the player's eagerness to join Cruzeiro facilitated the completion of the transfer. The deal is valued at over 8 million euros, with Cruzeiro securing 50% of Arroyo's economic rights, while the remaining rights are retained by Independiente del Valle. Besiktas consented to a permanent transfer for a sum exceeding the 6 million euros they initially spent on Arroyo. Cruzeiro submitted three proposals before an agreement was reached.

Fanatik reports on Cruzeiro's agreement with Beşiktaş for the transfer of Keny Arroyo. Cruzeiro has reached a principal agreement with Beşiktaş for the transfer of Keny Arroyo for 7 million Euros. The transfer is expected to be finalized soon as the Brazilian transfer window closes on September 2nd.

Cruzeiro has made a new proposal to Besiktas to acquire 50% of Keny Arroyo's economic rights. The club is awaiting a response by the end of the week as the transfer window in Brazil closes on Tuesday. Keny Arroyo and his staff have expressed a desire to transfer to Brazilian football to gain more playing time, with an eye on the 2026 World Cup. The proposal values are kept secret, but Besiktas is not willing to accept less than the 6 million euros they invested in the player last year.