 On 26 August 2012, Ribeiro was sent off in a 3–1 loss at Figueirense for a foul on Fernandes.On 8 January 2013, Cruzeiro reached an agreement with Coritiba for Ribeiro, and he signed a four-year deal three days later.Ribeiro was a key attacking unit for "Raposa" during his two-year spell, along with Ricardo Goulart.