ESPN BR reports on the sudden halt in the transfer of Matheus Gonçalves from Flamengo to Cruzeiro. Matheus Gonçalves was set to transfer from Flamengo to Cruzeiro. The player was informed during a match that Flamengo decided not to proceed with the transfer. An agreement was reportedly in place between Bap, president of Flamengo, and Pedro Lourenço, owner of Cruzeiro's SAF. The transfer would have been for 3.5 million euros for 50% of the player's economic rights.

Cruzeiro is close to announcing the signing of Matheus Gonçalves from Flamengo. According to ESPN, the deal is in the final stage, with only the paperwork remaining. Leonardo Jardim, Cruzeiro's coach, confirmed the advanced stage of negotiations but remained cautious until the contract is signed. Flamengo is open to a permanent transfer, and Matheus Gonçalves had requested more playing time, even opting to play for the under-20 team after being left out of the FIFA Club World Cup squad.

ESPN BR reports on Cruzeiro's offer to Flamengo for Matheus Gonçalves, detailing the financial aspects and ongoing negotiations. Cruzeiro has made an offer to Flamengo for Matheus Gonçalves, offering 3.5 million euros (approximately R$ 22.8 million) for 50% of the player's economic rights. Flamengo will retain a percentage of a future sale. Cruzeiro is optimistic about the deal, but Flamengo is cautious. The payment model is a point of contention, with Flamengo wanting the full amount upfront and Cruzeiro preferring to pay in three installments. Negotiations are ongoing.

Matheus Gonçalves is also on the radar of Brazilian clubs Cruzeiro, Red Bull Bragantino, and Santos. Flamengo is open to a transfer as Gonçalves is not a regular starter. The Brazilian top club expects a proposal of approximately ten million euros to initiate negotiations, and Gonçalves is aware of the interest from these clubs.