Cruzeiro sign midfielder Ryan Guilherme, formerly of Fortaleza | OneFootball

This Tuesday, Cruzeiro announced the signing of midfielder Ryan Guilherme from Fortaleza. The 22-year-old player signed a four-year contract and will remain with the club from Minas Gerais until the end of 2029.

Ryan Guilherme is Cruzeiro’s third signing in this transfer window, joining forwards Luis Sinisterra and Keny Arroyo, who was also announced this Tuesday.

The Fox paid around R$ 6.3 million to Fortaleza for 80% of the economic rights of the midfielder, according to Itatiaia.

Ryan Guilherme’s Career

Discovered by Boavista-RJ, Ryan Guilherme was signed by Fortaleza in July 2021. He then went on loan to Operário-PR and Volta Redonda.

In July 2024, the midfielder was loaned to Leiria, in Portugal’s Second Division, where he spent the last season. In total, he played 29 matches for the Portuguese club, scoring one goal and providing three assists. Last June, the player returned to Fortaleza, but did not take the field.

Cruzeiro’s Schedule

With the break for the FIFA date, Cruzeiro will only return to the field on September 11, Thursday, at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), when they host Atlético-MG for the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil, at Mineirão.

With a 2-0 win in the first match at Arena MRV, coach Leonardo Jardim’s team can lose by up to one goal and still secure a spot in the semifinals of the competition. On the other hand, Galo needs to win by three goals.

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