Former Flamengo player about to return to Brazil
Gerson is getting closer and closer to returning to Brazil, but, surprisingly, it won’t be for the Flemish. Cruzeiro and Zenit, from Russia, finally appear to have reached an agreement on the transfer of the midfielder, who was once part of the red and black squad.
According to information released by journalist Paparazzo Rubro-Negro’s team, sources close to the player confirm that his move to the Minas Gerais team is practically certain.
However, according to Paparazzo Rubro-Negro, the value and details of the official proposal have not yet been revealed or leaked to the press.
Emphasizing that the Cruzeiro showed interest in Gerson since the player transferred to Russia, and one of the miners’ initial negotiations involved an offer of 15 million euros plus the inclusion of defender Jonathan Jesuswhich has also been in Zenit’s sights for some time.
How much did Gerson leave for Zenit?
In July 2025, Zenit made an investment of 25 million euros (approximately R$160 million at the time) to sign Gerson and take him away from Flamengo. For the Russian team, the midfielder played 15 games and scored two goals.
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‘Joker’ trajectory in Gávea
Noting that Gerson was, in addition to being captain, one of Flamengo’s main players during the 2025 season. Throughout his career with the club, the midfielder played 253 matches, scoring 19 goals and registering 34 assists.
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It is worth remembering that Gerson is also one of the most successful athletes in Flamengo’s history. The midfielder won no less than 14 titles with the red and black shirt, including three Brazilian Championships, one Brazilian Cup, two Copa Libertadores, three Brazilian Super Cups, one Recopa Sudamericana and four Carioca Championships.
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