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Ronaldo Nazario, Cruzeiro’s new owner, announced on Monday the payment of the debts that the club had with other teams and that prevented him from registering new players for the 2022 season.
In a letter published on Cruzeiro’s social networks, Ronaldo stated that the fulfillment of these commitments “was not planned for the current moment”, since he has not yet signed the purchase contract that will formally make him the majority shareholder of the entity. beautiful horizon.
But he pointed out that with this movement he wanted to give his “vote of confidence” in the recovery of Cruzeiro, which is going to play its third consecutive season in the Second Division and is immersed in a deep economic crisis, in addition, it will be directed by Paulo Pezzolano .
“It is a firm step in the direction of a new Cruzeiro: austere, strong, committed and respectful. I believe in our union, in your loyalty and in the future that we are beginning to build,” said the also owner of Real Valladolid of Spain.
“We have a long road ahead of us and I am prepared to make personal resignations, take risks and always work as a team with great transparency,” he added.
Ronaldo did not give details on figures, but it is estimated that the payment of debts with third clubs exceeded 20 million reais (about 3.6 million dollars).
The debts were with the Uruguayan Defender for the signing of Giorgian de Arrascaeta; with the Mexican Mazlatán by the Colombian attacker Duvier Riascos; and with Tigres, also from Mexico, by Brazilian striker Rafal Sobis.
Cruzeiro now hopes that FIFA lifts the sanctions and can register the ten signings announced for this year, with a view to their debut in the Mineiro Championship, scheduled for this Wednesday against URT.
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FootballUy – Montevideo Portal
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