Cruzeiro announced it will sue agent Leão Morais of player Ruan Gabriel, stating that the accusations made by the agent are baseless, according to Globo Esporte.

Cruzeiro stated that agent Leão Morais and content creator Claudio Silva have recently spread baseless accusations through public messages and statements, presenting information regarding the club and its staff in a fragmented and decontextualized manner.

Cruzeiro claims these statements do not align with facts, have led to false conclusions about the club's internal practices and principles, and have damaged the reputation of the club and its staff.

The club stated it has retained relevant materials and will take appropriate legal action, including criminal measures, to investigate these actions and hold all those responsible accountable for the unlawful dissemination of information and the spread of false or defamatory accusations.

Cruzeiro confirmed that the club will conduct its business in good faith, honestly, and responsibly, and will not remain passive while others attempt to unfairly damage the image and reputation of the club and its staff.

Ruan Gabriel is a standout player from Cruzeiro's youth academy. His agent recently publicly criticized the club on social media and demanded the player be released to join Palmeiras. This season, Ruan Gabriel made 27 appearances for Cruzeiro's U-20 team, scoring 23 goals and providing 5 assists.

According to Leão Morais, he represents the player wearing number 10, and Palmeiras will sign Ruan Gabriel on loan. A valuation of 70% of the player's rights stands at €5 million (30 million reais), with Cruzeiro retaining a percentage if the player is sold in the future. Sources at Palmeiras contacted by Globo Esporte deny that the club has made an offer for Ruan Gabriel.

Leão Morais said: "Let's set aside pride and arrogance, because people have these issues. If you don't want him to play, let him move to Palmeiras. Abel will use him. If he becomes a regular starter at Cruzeiro, you'll never sell him for the same price as Palmeiras would. Release him. You can still keep 30%. Abel will use him, the Palmeiras shirt carries great weight, and he could eventually be sold for €50 million, and you'd still get 30%. Even if he plays for you, he won't be sold at that price. So we need to be smart. Please release him."

Leão Morais continued expressing his frustration, stating that Cruzeiro does not sell players developed in its youth academy and alleging that there appears to be some "arrangement" at the club that allows certain players to receive playing time. He said: "If he's sold for €50 million, €15 million comes in, plus €5 million (the buyout clause). That's much better than keeping him there, not letting him play, and participating in these shady dealings."

Leão Morais also said: "Look at Kauan Prates—he couldn't leave for more than €8 million, and there were many difficult conditions attached. It's hard to sell at such a high price. If he had moved to a big club like Flamengo or Palmeiras, played matches, and then been sold, Cruzeiro would have made more than if he played here. It should be the same because Cruzeiro is also a big club, but they won't take advantage of that."

Ruan Gabriel has thrived at Cruzeiro since age 15 and represented Brazil at the U-20 World Cup last year. Both sides extended his contract in September 2024, valid through the end of 2028.

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