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Interestingly, much of this negotiation involved a change of representation for Bruno, who switched agents shortly before these discussions started. His new agent, André Curi, took charge of his career just weeks before brokered conversations with Cruzeiro began, which brought its own complexities to the table.
The Negotiation Timeline
The discussions surrounding Bruno's transfer spanned over a month. When Curi came on board, he and Bruno considered potential opportunities, particularly a return to the club that originally developed him, Cruzeiro. Although Bruno had aspirations to play in Europe, the pull of playing closer to family and the team-building efforts at Cruzeiro made the option appealing.