Cruzeiro seeks permanent deal for loaned midfielder Ian Luccas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:42 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Ian Luccas, a 22-year-old midfielder owned by Cruzeiro and on loan at Athletic, is the subject of ongoing negotiations for a potential permanent transfer. Cruzeiro aims to finalize a deal, but discussions are complicated by Athletic's preference for installment payments. Santos is also expressing interest, monitoring the situation closely as they aim to sign Luccas should Athletic secure his transfer. The player has had a successful loan period, recording five goals and three assists in 21 appearances this season.
- •Ian Luccas is on loan at Athletic since January.
- •Negotiations for his transfer to Athletic are ongoing.
- •Santos is interested in signing Luccas if Athletic finalizes the deal.
- •Luccas has 5 goals and 3 assists in 21 appearances this season.
- •Cruzeiro seeks to restructure its squad financially.
- 2:42 PMYahoo Sports — Cruzeiro line up sale of loaned-out player, Santos watch closely
"The future of Ian Luccas, a defensive midfielder owned by Cruzeiro and on loan at Athletic since January, is a hot topic behind the scenes in football.The club from São João del-Rei is seeking a per...
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