Atlético Mineiro held negotiations with Krasnodar concerning a transfer for Cape Verdean defensive midfielder Kevin Lenini. The Brazilian club considered the asking price from Krasnodar for the 29-year-old player to be too high, though a specific figure was not mentioned. The footballer's contract with Krasnodar runs until the summer of 2027. The portal Transfermarkt lists his market value as €5 million. Lenini joined the Russian club in September 2022 and has 32 caps and 3 goals for Cape Verde. In the 2025/2026 Russian Premier Liga season, he made 27 appearances and scored one goal.