The information that Cruzeiro is negotiating a contract renewal for center-back Lucas Villalba was initially reported by Central da Toca and confirmed by ge. The player is under contract with Raposa until the end of the year and is awaiting an official offer to sign a new agreement.

Argentinian centre-back Lucas Villalba, 31, has indicated to Cruzeiro a desire to renew his contract, which expires at the end of the year. A meeting was held in Buenos Aires between his representative and Cruzeiro directors. The information about this meeting was first reported by Central da Toca and confirmed by ge. The talks are considered initial, and nothing has been agreed upon yet. Villalba communicated to his agent his wish to continue at Cruzeiro. The club is reconsidering the formation of its defensive sector for the short and medium term. If Cruzeiro chooses not to renew with Lucas Villalba, he may be able to sign a pre-contract with another club. Villalba joined Cruzeiro in January 2025, has one cap for the Argentina U20 team, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €1.80m.