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Gerson Transfer from Zenit to Palmeiras
There are rumors of a possible move for Gerson to Palmeiras for the 2026 season. Julia Lyandrush stated that she could neither confirm nor deny the rumors that Gerson might return to Brazil and that she had nothing to say about it. ESPN reported that the Russian club has reduced the likelihood of Gerson leaving in the January window. According to sources, the Russian club still considers the player part of its plans and has sent a message to the transfer market by placing a high price on him, discouraging potential suitors. People interviewed by the report highlighted that the message from the St. Petersburg club is that Gerson is not considered available for transfer and will remain in Russian football, despite the interest of Brazilian and foreign teams.
Brazilian insiders from ESPN, Bruno Andrade and Andre Hernan, reported that Zenit will not sell Gerson for less than €40 million. According to the source, Palmeiras is interested in the player's transfer but is not prepared to pay that amount and will withdraw from negotiations.
According to the online publication MundoBola, the Brazilian club Palmeiras wants to acquire Zenit's midfielder Gerson in the winter transfer window but is not prepared to pay the €25 million demanded by Zenit.
Zenit informed intermediaries that if Palmeiras is interested in acquiring midfielder Gerson, the St. Petersburg club would like to include Palmeiras' 19-year-old forward Riquelme Fillipi in the negotiation process, as reported by Brazilian ESPN citing journalist Bruno Andrade. According to the source, Zenit wants to receive at least €25 million from the potential sale of the 28-year-old footballer, which is the amount the Russian club paid for Gerson's transfer from Flamengo last summer.
Zenit are considering the transfer of Fillipi as part of the deal for the sale of midfielder Gerson to Palmeiras. The Saint Petersburg club wants to gain at least €25 million from the potential transfer of the 28-year-old player. If the team from São Paulo agrees to include Fillipi in this deal, Zenit may reduce the price for Gerson.
Journalist Ekrem Konur reports that Palmeiras is interested in Zenit midfielder Gerson. According to Konur, Palmeiras is monitoring the 28-year-old player's performances.
Zenit midfielder Gerson, a 28-year-old Brazilian formerly of Flamengo, has prompted speculation of a move to Palmeiras after liking a comment from a supporter on Instagram. The fan's comment asked the club's president, Leila Pereira, to 'pick him up at the airport' for a possible transfer. This social media activity occurs while Gerson has played in only six matches for the Russian club, having not yet scored. According to Uol, Palmeiras has previously expressed interest in the player, and Gerson is reportedly open to the idea of returning to Brazil. Gerson's contract with the Russian club runs until June 30, 2030, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €22.00m.
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