Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is taking advantage of the national calendar hiatus due to the World Cup to define the future of players who have been underutilized by coach Artur Jorge. The club's management has a clear strategy: to use the loan market to give playing time to young players from the academy and to resolve contractual and disciplinary issues within the main squad. The 21-year-old midfielder Japa has been officially loaned to Mirassol for the remainder of the season after losing his place in the team. He has only appeared in 10 matches in 2026, with just one start under Artur Jorge's command. Additionally, midfielder Walace, who has been sidelined due to indiscipline, continues to train separately and poses a problem for the management. Cruzeiro is trying to arrange a loan, but the player's high salary has made negotiations with interested clubs difficult. Walace, who was signed in 2024, has failed to establish himself with the club's recent coaches. On the other hand, defender Bruno Alves has been loaned to Norwich City in England until June 2026, with an option to buy. Cruzeiro will receive immediate financial compensation for the deal, and the defender is under contract until 2030.