As part of its squad planning for the 2026 season, Cruzeiro has started discussions with Cuiabá to sign Brazilian right-back Matheusinho. It was learned by ESPN that Cruzeiro has shown interest in recent days and is discussing the terms of a deal with Cuiabá, which has stated that a sale is the only option it will consider for the 27-year-old player. During the last transfer window, loan offers for the player from Coritiba and Torpedo Moscow of Russia were rejected by Cuiabá. The Eastern European club is still monitoring Matheusinho and is considering a new approach in December, according to information first disclosed by journalist Venê Casagrande and later confirmed by ESPN. Matheusinho joined Cuiabá in January 2025 and his contract runs until the end of 2027. Transfermarkt reports the player's current market value is €350k, and he has provided 4 goals and 5 assists in 29 appearances in the 2025 Série B season.