Targeted by a few clubs throughout the window, Álvaro Barreal is expected to leave FC Cincinnati for Cruzeiro in Brazil, featuring Ronaldo Fenômeno as owner.
The fate of youth Álvaro Barreal from FC Cincinnati seems to be close to an outcome, according to news that began circulating this Tuesday afternoon (20) the attacking midfielder could transfer to Cruzeiro in Brazil. Negotiations between the Brazilian team and FC Cincinnati are still taking place, but the athlete would be interested in transferring to Brazilian football.
Starting 36 of FC Cincinnati’s 38 MLS games in 2023, Álvaro Barreal stood out as one of the leading players in the team’s campaign that managed to win the Supporters’ Shield. Barreal scored seven goals and provided seven assists last season, being the second player with the most goal contributions to his team.
With the ability to play in more than one role on the left side, the young Argentine, whose characteristics are good 1×1, quality passing, and good ball strike, was the target of several clubs throughout the window and is seen as one of the great talents playing in MLS.
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According to journalist Samuel Venâncio from Canal do SV, the negotiation would be for a loan with a purchase option for Cruzeiro, who values the player at 5 million dollars. According to the Brazilian team’s news outlet, the deal has a good chance of closing but is still in the negotiation phase.
If he moves to Cruzeiro, Barreal will find another ex-MLS player, midfielder José Cifuentes, who was at Rangers in Scotland and has a spell at LAFC. The coach of the celestial team, Nicolas Larcamon, knows North American football well, as he was CONCACHAMPIONS champion in 2023 with Léon of Mexico beating LAFC in the finals.
