Congolese striker, 35 years old, arrives at the Minas Gerais club free of charge; The full-back comes on loan, with Timão paying half of his salary
Cruzeiro officially announced the signing of striker Yannick Bolasie, who played in Brasileirão 2024 for . The 35-year-old Congolese player joins the Minas Gerais team free of charge, as he was free after Tigre’s relegation to the second division. Bolasie signed a contract until the end of 2025, becoming the team’s fourth reinforcement for next season. Furthermore, Raposa approached the signing of the right-back, from , on loan.
During his time at Criciúma, Bolasie stood out in the Brazilian Championship, where he participated in 36 matches, scoring eight goals and contributing four assists. His experience in international football includes spells at renowned clubs in England, Belgium and Türkiye. The striker had caught the attention of other clubs, such as Grêmio and Fluminense, who were also interested in signing him. However, it was Cruzeiro who managed to secure the player’s signature, after approval from coach Fernando Diniz, who sees Bolasie as an important piece for the team.
Fagner arrives at a low point, after becoming a reserve for Corinthians during the season. However, his departure from the São Paulo club surprised fans, as he recently renewed his contract until the end of 2026. Timão will pay half of the player’s salary during his stay in Belo Horizonte.
Published by Felipe Dantas
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