Kaio Jorge has already attracted attention outside the country again. The Cruzeiro striker, very close to confirming the Brasileirão’s top scorer, with 21 goals, remains on Zenit-RUS’s radar. Even so, the player shows no interest in playing in Russian football.
But how much was the proposal? What are the values? Sporting News shows.
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Kaio Jorge: value of Zenit’s proposal
The European club, which had already carried out a consultation in the middle of the year, resumed its efforts in recent days. The conversations took place directly with the athlete’s representatives and were never formalized with the celestial board. Zenit is willing to shell out 30 million euros (approximately R$186 million) to get him out of Toca da Raposa. The information is from “GE”.
Kaio’s agent did not take the proposal forward because he knew of the attacker’s firm position. The player has already informed people close to him that he will only leave Cruzeiro when faced with an offer from a major European football team, thinking both about the 2026 World Cup and the cycle that will lead to the 2030 World Cup.
Despite the desire to return to the European scene in the future, Kaio and his representatives do not prioritize leaving. The number 9 is fully adapted to the club and the city, in addition to maintaining an excellent relationship with coach Leonardo Jardim and Pedro Lourenço, owner of SAF.
Which clubs want Kaio Jorge?
In addition to Zenit’s interest, the striker also appeared in the observations of Premier League side West Ham. A scout from the English club was present at the Cruzeiro victory over Grêmio, 1-0, in Porto Alegre, to follow him closely.
Kaio Jorge has link with Cruzeiro until the end of 2028. As there are still three years left on the contract, the board is not discussing renewal, but is already internally evaluating a salary adjustment in recognition of the player’s great form, which has 26 goals and eight assists in 44 matches this season.
Hired in July last year, Kaio was one of the club’s highlights also in 2024. After a start with criticism, he managed to establish himself and ended up as the main name in the runner-up campaign of the Copa Sudamericana, scoring in the quarterfinals, the semi-final and the final.
