Como officially sign Brazilian left-back Kaiki from Cruzeiro

Como officially signed Brazilian left-back Kaiki Bruno da Silva from Cruzeiro on a loan deal worth €2m with an obligation to make the transfer permanent for €12m, totalling €14m. The 23-year-old modern full-back brings speed, energy and attacking capability to Como's defensive line.

Kaiki earned his first senior cap for Brazil in April 2026 under head coach Carlo Ancelotti and was a member of Brazil's South American Under-20 Championship-winning squad in 2023. At Cruzeiro this season, he made 32 competitive appearances with 4 assists across domestic and Copa Libertadores competitions.

Coach Cesc Fabregas praised Kaiki's qualities: "He has the physical capacity to repeat runs, defend with intensity and give the team width in possession." The young left-back is expected to develop further under Como's coaching structure.

Kaiki Bruno da Silva, 23, left-back. He came through Cruzeiro’s youth system and broke into the senior squad in 2021. He has caps for the Brazil national team. In the summer of 2026 Como officially completed his transfer from Cruzeiro for a fee of about €14 million.