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Gerson leaving Flamengo?
Zenit San Petersburgo has acquired Brazilian player Gerson, aged 28, from Flamengo. The transfer was finalized with a payment of 25 million dollars (approximately 21 million euros), as reported by the newspaper Sport-Express. Zenit sought reinforcements after losing their first league title in seven seasons to Krasnodar and anticipates that Gerson will become the team's leader in the forthcoming season, which begins in mid-July. Al Nassr, the club where Cristiano Ronaldo plays, made a last-minute attempt to disrupt the deal, but Zenit succeeded in completing the transaction by providing Flamengo with the necessary payment guarantees. Zenit intends to introduce their new Brazilian player on July 9th during a friendly match against the Swiss club Sion.
ESPN BR reports on Gerson's confirmed departure from Flamengo just before the Club World Cup. Gerson's departure from Flamengo was confirmed just before the Club World Cup. The official note mentioned a 'resignation request' by Gerson following the payment of the release clause. The lack of protection for the player troubled part of the squad.
Gerson, a 28-year-old attacking midfielder and former key player at OM, officially leaves Flamengo for Zenith Saint-Pétersbourg. The transfer was finalized after Gerson requested a unilateral termination of his contract with Flamengo. The club announced the move on Friday, confirming the payment of the full termination fee by FC Zenit Saint-Pétersbourg.
Gerson, the Brazilian midfielder born in 1997, has been acquired by Zenit San Pietroburgo. Zenit decided to pay the release clause of 25 million euros to Flamengo, completing the operation without any negotiation with the Brazilian club. Gerson is set to undergo medical examinations within the next 24-48 hours and will subsequently sign the contract with the Russian club. This transfer is significant both technically and economically for Zenit, as they are investing in a player at the peak of his football maturity, eager to make his mark in Europe.
Gerson, currently playing for Flamengo and participating in the Club World Cup in the United States, is expected to transfer to Zenit Saint-Petersburg. Despite having extended his contract with Flamengo until 2030 last April, there are conditions in place for his transfer to Zenit, as confirmed by the Russian club's president, Alexandre Ivanovitch Medvedev, to Sport Express.
Gerson is expected to leave Flamengo and move to Russia. Fans of Flamengo did not take the news well, expressing their discontent by chanting for him to leave and calling him a traitor. They threw fake money at him and showed offensive gestures. The situation escalated to physical altercations with police at the airport.
Zenit Saint Petersburg does not see any issues with Gerson playing for Flamengo in the Club World Cup. Journalist Raisa Simplicio reported on social media that Zenit has agreed on personal terms with Gerson and agreed to pay a release clause of €25 million. The plan is for Gerson to participate in the tournament, take a ten-day vacation, and then move to Russia.
The chairman of Zenit Saint Petersburg, Alexander Medvedev, commented on the possible transfer of Gerson, the captain and midfielder of Flamengo and the Brazilian national team, to the club. It was previously reported that Zenit had negotiations with the midfielder, who gave preliminary consent to a transfer with a salary of €8 million per year. However, Medvedev stated, 'Now is not the time for negotiations.' Gerson has a contract with Flamengo until winter 2030, and his market value is €25 million according to Transfermarkt.
Flamengo offered Gerson a new contract with a significant salary increase, extending his contract until the end of 2030. This move followed public complaints from his father and agent, Marcão, regarding his current salary. Gerson is happy with the offer, but his father is not. Recently, Zenit from Russia offered 18 million euros for Gerson, which Flamengo declined.
José Boto, director of Flamengo, revealed in an interview with ESPN that proposals for Gerson were refused by Flamengo. Despite interest from other clubs, Flamengo decided it's not the right time to negotiate his transfer. Boto also discussed with Gerson's father and agent, Marcão, who agreed with the club's decision.
Gerson's father, Marcão, expressed dissatisfaction with Flamengo's lack of recognition and salary for Gerson, despite his performance. He mentioned that Gerson might leave Flamengo if the situation doesn't improve, emphasizing Gerson's love for the club but also his need for recognition and proper compensation.
Gerson was linked with Stade Rennais following the arrival of Jorge Sampaoli. However, the interest is not current as Sampaoli's tenure in Brittany was short-lived. Gerson is currently experiencing issues with Flamengo regarding a promised salary increase, as stated by his father and agent, Marcão.
Jorge Sampaoli, the new coach of Stade Rennais, is interested in recruiting Gerson, a midfielder who has experience in Ligue 1 from his time at Olympique de Marseille (2021-2022), where he also worked with Sampaoli. Rennes has not made an official offer yet, and Flamengo is unlikely to part with such a key player easily.
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