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The essence of the negotiations lies in both clubs’ financial stances. With Cruzeiro’s president, Pedro Lourenço, in charge, the approach has been to avoid labeling any player as "untouchable," opening up the possibility of negotiations while making it clear that strong offers will be expected. Sources close to the player also indicate a need to align the player's personal ambitions with his club commitments.
Flávio Prado, one of the analysts on the panel, brought attention to the reality of player valuations in soccer. While Cruzeiro is set on the 25 million euro asking price, the actual market value for Mateus Pereira hovers around 10 million euros according to transfer analytics. Such discrepancies could make the negotiations seem incongruous.