Cássio is now Cruzeiro’s new goalkeeper and I was welcomed by a crowd in Belo Horizonte, after a glorious time of more than twelve years at Corinthians that did not end in the best way. However, the 36-year-old footballer will have to wait until July 10 to make his debut, since the transfer window is closed in Brazil.
The Giant, named so because of his 1.95 meters in height, terminated his contract with Timão. In his 12 years at the club he became an idol, especially after winning the Copa Libertadores and the Club World Cup in 2012, although that bond of love deteriorated amid poor results and a financial crisis for the institution.
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“I am very confident and motivated. I am sure that we are going to build a great story,” the goalkeeper told Cruzeiro’s official media after signing a three-year contract. “A great team starts with having a great goalkeeper. “We are very happy that Cássio has accepted our proposal,” said team owner Pedro Lourenço.
Um gigantesco bom dia! ☀️🦊#EncontroDeGigantes 📸 @ggaleixo pic.twitter.com/TCS8o6nEXq
— Cruzeiro 🦊 (@Cruzeiro) May 22, 2024
The businessman recently acquired the shares of Ronaldo Nazário and seeks to renew the image of the club that is sixth in the Brasileirão, although it owes a match that could lead it to share the leadership with Athletico Paranaense and Bahía. The team will also define its classification to the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana at home against Universidad Católica (Ecuador).
This leadership change also explains the reason for Cássio’s early arrival. Although he still cannot play, his transfer already generates an impact, revalues the institutional project and seeks to serve as motivation to add other renowned footballers starting in the next transfer period in July.
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
Binge the first five episodes available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel. Stay tuned for upcoming releases as we keep telling this legend’s life story.
