Overview
- The club, which announced the renewal Tuesday, signed the deal at Toca da Raposa II with SAF president Pedro Lourenço present.
- The new agreement replaces an initial term that ran to 2027 and is framed by the club as a bet on continuity in its sporting plan.
- Jorge has coached four games since his April 1 debut, earning wins over Vitória, Barcelona de Guayaquil, and RB Bragantino, with a 4–1 loss to São Paulo.
- O Globo reports Cruzeiro reached a deal with Qatar's Al-Rayyan to reduce the buyout and will pay about €2.5 million to secure his release.
- The 54-year-old previously won Brazil's league and the Copa Libertadores with Botafogo in 2024, setting expectations for Cruzeiro's domestic and continental campaigns.