Coluna do Fla
·13 August 2025
Cruzeiro open talks to sign Flamengo academy product

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·13 August 2025
Born and raised at Flamengo, Matheus França failed to make a big impact in Europe in recent seasons. For this reason, the midfielder is thinking of returning to Brazilian football, and Cruzeiro is one of the teams interested in the player.
According to information from GE, Cruzeiro has opened negotiations with Matheus França to have the player still this season. The idea is that the athlete returns to Brazil on loan, with an option to buy at the end of the contract with the Minas Gerais team.
It is essential to highlight that the negotiations are still in the beginning, meaning nothing is defined about Matheus França's move to Cruzeiro. Currently, Crystal Palace (ENG) has not received any offers for the Flamengo youth player.
To sell Matheus França, Flamengo received 20 million euros fixed (R$ 104 million at the time), in installments. In addition, Flamengo could earn another 5 million euros (R$ 26 million at the time) in possible bonuses.
Matheus França played for Flamengo's professional team from 2021 to 2023. The midfielder played 53 games, scored nine goals, and made one assist. In addition, the Flamengo youth player has titles such as the Copa do Brasil and the Libertadores in 2022.
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