Rafael Cabral, 33, was transferred to Grêmio on loan, at no cost, in a deal that also involved goalkeeper Gabriel Grando. Cabral was a key player in Cruzeiro's campaign that ended with the second division title of the Brasileirão.

Rafael Cabral Barbosa, a 33-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper, leaves Cruzeiro and moves on loan to Gremio until the end of the season.