Cruzeiro director highlights key factor in signing ex-Flamengo star Gerson | OneFootball

Gerson has the desire to play in Brazilian football in 2026

Gerson left Flamengo in the middle of the 2025 season to play for Zenit (RUS). However, the midfielder already has the desire to return to Brazilian football, according to Cruzeiro's vice-president Pedro Junio.

— We are in talks with Zenit, we hope to announce Gerson as soon as possible, but, I repeat, it's a very difficult negotiation, but we hope to succeed. The player has the desire to return to Brazil, and that is very important -, he said.

Initially, Zenit asked for 40 million euros (R$ 260 million) to sell Gerson to Cruzeiro. The team from Minas Gerais did not like the figures, but continues to negotiate with the Russian team for a positive outcome.

Furthermore, Cruzeiro's management believes that the ideal offer to sign Gerson would be 25 million euros (R$ 163 million), the same amount Zenit paid 6 months ago to Flamengo. However, the team from Minas Gerais also does not intend to pay such an amount.

What are Gerson's numbers with Flamengo's jersey?

Gerson played 253 games with Flamengo's jersey, scoring 19 goals and providing 34 assists to his teammates. Additionally, the player won the Libertadores in 2019.

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