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Cruzeiro has been actively pursuing these players, reflecting a growing strategy to enhance their squad. With Alexandre Matos, who previously worked with both Zé Rafael and Rony during their time at Palmeiras, spearheading this initiative, the idea of reuniting these athletes at Cruzeiro is grounded in mutual familiarity.
Moreover, both players were previously valued highly, with Zé Rafael's transfer from Bahia facilitated by Matos and Rony's acquisition seen as one of the first key moves of the current administration. This background creates a robust link between the players and the Cruzeiro management.