Gerson

In January 2026, reports converged on a finalized transfer from Zenit to Cruzeiro for a total of €30 million, structured as a fixed fee of €26-27 million plus €3-4 million in bonuses. During these negotiations, Cruzeiro reportedly made several offers, including a cash bid of €27 million and a player-plus-cash deal valued around €25-27 million. Zenit's initial asking price was reportedly €40 million. In late 2025, Zenit was also linked with asking prices of €25 million from Palmeiras and Al-Nassr. The player's completed transfer from Flamengo to Zenit in July 2025 was for a reported €25 million. His Transfermarkt value was listed at €18 million in December 2025.

Our valuation is driven by the highly consistent and detailed reports from January 2026 regarding Gerson's transfer from Zenit to Cruzeiro. Multiple sources indicate a finalized deal for a total package of €30 million, comprising a fixed fee between €26 million and €27 million plus bonuses. This is corroborated by the €25 million fee Zenit paid for him just six months prior in July 2025, showing a stable and high market value. The negotiation progressed from Zenit's initial €40 million asking price to this final agreement, solidifying the current valuation range.