Both Cruzeiro and their rivals Atlético-MG have inquired about the terms required to sign Lucas Veríssimo. The defender is currently on loan at Al Wakrah in Qatar from Al Duhail. The loan ends in the middle of the year and his contract with his parent club runs until mid-2027. It is said that Veríssimo is open to a return to Brazilian football, but any negotiation is considered difficult due to high costs, and there are currently no proposals. It is reported that Cruzeiro's coach Tite has a high opinion of the player, but the club's current priority is to sign a young attacking midfielder. A new defender will only be considered if an opportunity in the market arises.