Uruguayan centre-forward Luciano Rodríguez, 23, will play for Brazilian club Cruzeiro on a loan deal that includes a purchase option for £14.95 million. This move follows a period at Saudi club Neom, where he transferred last year after playing for Bahia in Brazil. Rodríguez, who described the transfer as an important step for his career, will join a team that includes former Leeds striker Luis Sinisterra and ex-West Bromwich player Matheus Pereira. The Uruguayan international has 4 caps for his country and his contract with parent club Neom runs until 2030. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €9.00m.