ESPN reported that Cruzeiro offered the 29-year-old Brazilian attacking midfielder Matheus Pereira a contract extension for two more seasons (until 2028), while the player is discussing the inclusion of an automatic renewal option for one more year, until 2029. Cruzeiro's board scheduled a new meeting with the player and his staff for early December to further discuss the renewal. The club intends to further increase his salary, and Matheus Pereira already has the highest salary in the squad. The club's president, Pedrinho, is directly responsible for the negotiation and supports a longer stay. Pereira, who joined the club in July 2024 and has been capped once by Brazil, has 6 goals and 7 assists in 27 Série A appearances this season and has a market value of €12.00m, according to Transfermarkt.