Famalicão steps up the race for Lorenzo after official contacts

On Saturday afternoon, at the Arena Pantanal, the president of Cuiabá, Cristiano Dresch, confirmed that Famalicão has already opened official contacts to negotiate the transfer of the young left‑back Lorenzo, 19, who already has 28 games, two goals and one assist for the Serie B team.

The president of Cuiabá assured that contacts are ongoing with the Portuguese side. Famalicão has already initiated official contacts with Cuiabá aiming to negotiate Lorenzo's transfer. The confirmation was given by the Brazilian club's own president, Cristiano Dresch, in an interview with GloboEsporte.

Shakhtar was at the Arena Pantanal on Saturday, watching Lorenzo accompanied by a scout. There is an official contact from Famalicão, from Portugal, regarding the player.

International interest in the young full‑back

Lorenzo has many interested parties. Cruzeiro went to see him in Goiânia. Red Bull Bragantino went to Londrina.

Lorenzo is only 19 and made his debut for Cuiabá's first team this year. For the Serie B club, the full‑back has, so far this season, played 28 games with two goals and one assist. Those numbers have already taken him to Brazil's under‑20 national team.

At Famalicão, important times are also being lived. This Wednesday, November 11, Ricardo Silva was announced as Famalicão's permanent head coach, leaving the interim position.