In the radar of Cruzeiro, striker Lucas Ferreira, 19, has in progress negotiations to renew contract with São Paulo. Formed in the base categories of the São Paulo club, the player was also probed by European clubs.
The negotiations between Lucas Ferreira and are underway, but have not yet been sacrament. The intention is for the player to receive a salary appreciation. His contract still has a base salary and, therefore, the termination fine is considered low for the national market.
Goals against Cruzeiro in Copinha and Brasileirão
The young attacker caught the attention of Cruzeiro initially during the duel with Sao Paulo in the quarterfinals of Copinha, when he scored one of the goals of the 3-1 tricolor victory. Already on April 13, for the third round of Brasileirão, the Morumbis.
Itatiaia found that Lucas Ferreira heard praise from coach Leonardo Jardim after the match played at the São Paulo stadium.
At the time, the athlete completed his second game as a starter in Tricolor’s professional team. From these positive impressions, Lucas Ferreira received a poll from Cruzeiro, which has not yet evolved into an official proposal.
However, according to the report’s investigation, the player’s initial intention is to sacrament the renewal with São Paulo. He has been at the base of the São Paulo club since the U15 category and wants to follow a successful path at Tricolor, a team that plays a key role for the athlete’s formation.
Lucas Ferreira’s current bond is valid until July 31, 2028, and São Paulo holds 80% of the right-wing economic rights.
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In addition to Cruzeiro, the striker receives frequent consultations from European clubs, which have not yet had an official offer. Teams from Germany and Italy have shown interest in the player and expected proposals to appear in the next transfer window between June and July this year.
Lucas Ferreira rises and is successful in São Paulo
Promoted to the professional team of São Paulo in 2025, Lucas Ferreira gained space with coach Luis Zubeldía and constantly acts.
There are 14 matches played this season by the professional, six as a starter, with a goal and assistance. He entered the second half of the victory over Alianza Lima-PER for the Copa Libertadores last Tuesday (6), and built the move that resulted in Luciano’s pass for André Silva’s goal.
Lucas Ferreira was also featured in the title of the São Paulo Junior Football Cup, won by São Paulo this year.
