Chico da Costa's current situation is complicated, as he has not scored a goal in almost a year. He played 14 games for Cruzeiro in 8 months, with 3 as a starter, but failed to find the back of the net. His last goal was on 17 September last year, when he scored for Mirassol against Botafogo.
The centre-forward received offers from Brazilian football, but prioritizes leaving for abroad. However, his current club, Cruzeiro, had agreed to transfer him to Sport as part of the Zé Lucas deal, but Chico da Costa refused to make the move. This decision was made by Cruzeiro before the World Cup break, but the market did not heat up as expected.
Chico da Costa is currently on a specific schedule of activities at Cruzeiro, but it is likely that he will not wear the club's jersey again. The centre-forward's contract with Cruzeiro runs until the end of 2027, but the trend suggests that he will not be part of the team's plans.