Cruzeiro confirm Gerson’s arrival as their marquee signing for 2026 | OneFootball

Officially, Cruzeiro has confirmed the arrival of midfielder Gerson, 28, who was playing for Zenit in Russia. To acquire the player, the club will pay around 30 million euros, making the signing the most expensive in the history of Brazilian football.

According to information from Central da Toca, the payment will be structured so that 27 million euros are paid as a fixed amount and an additional 3 million euros in bonuses. In Brazilian reais, the entire operation could reach approximately R$ 188.3 million.

Gerson's signing surpasses other high-profile arrivals such as Vitor Roque to Palmeiras, which cost Palmeiras 25.5 million euros (R$ 156 million at the time), Samuel Lino to Flamengo, which cost Flamengo 24 million euros (R$ 143.5 million at the time), and Danilo to Botafogo, acquired for 22 million euros (R$ 142 million at the time).

Gerson signs a long-term contract with Cruzeiro, valid for four seasons. The signing was extensively discussed by the football department and had the direct approval of coach Tite, who has previously worked with the player both in the Brazilian National Team and at Flamengo, and sees the midfielder as a key part of the sports project starting in 2026.

Revealed by Fluminense, Gerson built a significant career in national football before moving to Europe, where he played for Roma and Fiorentina. Back in Brazil, he experienced his best moments with Flamengo, playing a leading role in important victories between 2019 and 2021. After another stint with the Rio club, he played for Olympique de Marseille and, more recently, Zenit, before securing his definitive return to Brazilian football.

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