According to Globo.com, there is growing interest from European clubs in Néiser Villarreal following his impressive performances in youth national teams. Villarreal arrived at Cruzeiro this season and is seeking more playing time.

Néiser Villarreal, a 21-year-old Colombian Centre-Forward, was the second newcomer who was given the most opportunities at Cruzeiro, which he joined in January 2026. In the 2025/2026 domestic league season, Villarreal has made 11 appearances, scored 3 goals, and provided 1 assist. The forward has 22 caps and 15 goals for the Colombia U20 national team. His contract is valid until the end of 2030, and his current market value is €4.00m, according to Transfermarkt.