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Norwich signs Bruno Alves on season-long loan from Cruzeiro

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:52 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Norwich signs Bruno Alves on season-long loan from Cruzeiro
Summary

Norwich City has acquired defender Bruno Alves from Cruzeiro on a season-long loan, effective July 1. The 20-year-old Brazilian, a product of Cruzeiro's youth system, has yet to make his senior debut. Sporting director Ben Knapper praised Alves as a player of significant potential who requires some time to adjust to English football. This signing marks Norwich's first move of the summer transfer window.

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  • •Bruno Alves joins Norwich City on July 1, 2026.
  • •The loan deal includes an option for a permanent transfer.
  • •Alves is a Brazil Under-20 international.
  • •He has not yet made a senior appearance for Cruzeiro.
  • •This signing is Norwich's first of the summer.
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  • 4:52 PMYahoo Sports — Norwich sign Brazilian defender Alves on loan
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Norwich City sign Cruzeiro defender Bruno Alves on a season-long loan with the option to make the move permanent.

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