R$269 million were contributed between capital and loan; With this contribution, the club ended the year with practically no cash deficit
Pedro Lourenço, controller of Cruzeiro’s SAF, needed to inject a significant amount to cover the club’s losses in 2025.
R$269 million was contributed between capital and loan. With this contribution, the club ended the year with practically no cash deficit. The report by journalist Rodrigo Mattos, from UOL, brought all the details of the financial statement.
Positive points:
- Strong revenue growth, especially in the commercial area;
- High investment in the main cast;
- Avoided a cash crisis;
- Debt with a relatively controlled profile.
- Points of attention: Damage still high;
- Costs completely out of control, with emphasis on the payroll;
- Extreme dependence on Pedro Lourenço’s contributions;
- Net debt continuing to rise;
Clear lack of self-financing: revenues still do not cover expenses.
Ultimately, Cruzeiro is walking on its owner’s shoulders.
As long as Pedro Lourenço continues to support the club, the team can compete at a high level. However, this model is not sustainable in the long term.
Any club that cannot stand on its own two feet is at constant risk.
Every fan deserves to dream big, but they also need to carefully monitor the financial health of their club.
*This text does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Jovem Pan.
