After complaining about his lack of ownership at Cruzeiro, striker Dudu’s situation in the club is uncertain. This Sunday (27/04), before the victory of Raposa over Vasco 1-0, Pedrinho, president of the SAF of the Minas Gerais team, made a video gesture recorded by the fans indicating a possible departure of the veteran.
If rumors are confirmed, what would be Dudu’s fate? THE Sporting News Try to answer the questioning below.
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Can Dudu stop at Santos?
According to journalist André Hernan, Dudu’s staff naturally faces a possible exit from the striker from Cruzeiro, provided that the contractual fine is paid. The parties should meet this week to define the situation.
A possible departure would be to negotiate Dudu and Santos appears as interested. According to the Portal Minha Peção, a possible exchange of Dudu for João Paulo, in a loan, is analyzed.
In the midst of Cassio’s uncertain performances, João Paulo is seen as a safe and young porter, while Santos would earn another offensive option to act with Neymar.
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Still with nothing official, but behind the scenes of the village, MT allies discuss a possible exchange that would combine the useful with the pleasant to SFC and Cruzeiro: Dudu by João Paulo in a loan.
Pedrinho has already made it clear that Dudu is leaving, and in SFC there is what the cruise is looking for: a…
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Dudu’s situation at Cruzeiro
Dudu returned to Cruzeiro in January 2025 after the second spell at Palmeiras. The player has faced difficulties to establish himself as a starter.
Officially, it was reported that the striker had been cut from the match against Vasco on Sunday by technical decision. Rumors report that Cruzeiro coach Leonardo Jardim took him from the team because of recent statements.
In an interview after defeat to Palestinian in South American, Dudu said he did not understand the loss of ownership. “I’m not feeling well. It’s bad when we start up practically all our lives and then start to be a reserve. I don’t know why the coach chose to get me out of the teamBut we respect the opinion, “he said.
In addition, in the same interview, the athlete said he believed that the team has been vexatious since the beginning of the year. “We have to improve in every respect. Not only players, but everyone involved in Cruzeiro football. We know that it is due, that Cruzeiro does not deserve to be in this situation, but unfortunately it is going through this moment, “he said.
What Dudu’s staff says
According to journalist André Hernan, Dudu’s team positioned themselves about the episode involving the president of Cruzeiro’s SAF.
“If there is no place for him on Cruzeiro, who pay the contractual fine and all right,” said Hernan.
The parties are expected to gather this week to define the attacker’s future.
Dudu contract with Cruzeiro
Dudu closed with Cruzeiro until the end of 2027. The striker signed a contract with Raposa in December 2024, after terminating with Palmeiras.
Currently, Dudu receives about R $ 1.7 million per month at Cruzeiro, one of the highest cast wages.
