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Recent signings, including players such as Mateus Pereira and Caio Jorge, highlight the escalating financial commitments of Cruzeiro amidst its revenue constraints. The influx of “big name” players appears more like a strategy to generate media buzz rather than a calculated effort to build a cohesive and competitive team. Observations indicate that many newly signed players were previously on the fringes of more successful clubs, which raises questions about their current performance levels.

Matos’s strategy, as it stands, seems to be focused on acquiring players from rival teams, rather than scouting for undiscovered talent or valuing long-term team cohesion. This has led to acquisitions that may be more about reputation than effectiveness in creating a uniform playing style.