Cruzeiro rejects multi-million offer from abroad for Felipe Morais

Cruzeiro rejected an offer from Ukraine's Shakhtar Donetsk for forward Felipe Morais. The bid drew attention in the transfer market just as the player turned 18 and began gaining prominence in the first team.

Details of the offer rejected by the Minas Gerais club

The bid submitted by the Ukrainian club was a fixed €12.5 million, equivalent to R$ 75.3 million, plus €2 million in bonuses, totaling R$ 12 million. Had the deal gone through, the operation would have represented the second-largest sale under Pedro Lourenço's management, trailing only Kaiki's transfer to Como, in Italy.

Internal appreciation and a high release clause

The Cruzeiro board's rejection comes because the club believes the young forward has significant room to increase his value at Toca da Raposa. In March, the club agreed on a contract extension through the end of 2029 with a pay raise, setting his overseas release clause at €100 million, roughly R$ 600 million.

Career path and rise to the first team

Born in Conselheiro Lafaiete, the player joined the Minas Gerais club in 2018 at nine years old, progressing through all youth ranks until reaching the senior squad. The forward earned playing time under head coach Artur Jorge after the World Cup, collecting official appearances and starting opportunities, in addition to scoring key goals in the Brasileirão and friendlies.

Interest from other European clubs

The player's staff is in no rush to complete a move to European football during this transfer window. Prior to the Ukrainian approach, the forward had already attracted interest from markets considered more appealing, with Chelsea among the clubs inquiring about him.

With information from ge, Terra, R7 Esportes.