It was expected that William, a 31-year-old Brazilian right-back, would be transferred in this window. He received inquiries, but nothing progressed. William, who has made 8 appearances in the current Série A season for Cruzeiro, joined the club in January 2023 and has a contract until the end of 2026. The uncapped Brazilian has a market value estimated by Transfermarkt to be €3.00m, and Avaí has been linked with a move for the player.