Gerson’s father ‘dodges’ Flamengo lawsuit seeking R$42m | OneFootball

Why is Flamengo charging more than R$ 42 million from Gerson, now at Cruzeiro?

Gerson terminated his contract with Flamengo in mid-2025 to sign with Zenit (RUS). Not surprisingly, the Rubro-Negro took legal action against the midfielder and is seeking R$ 42.7 million for breach of contract. However, Mengão has still been unable to move the case forward, as Marcão, the player’s father and agent, has ‘disappeared’.

The 25th Civil Court of Rio de Janeiro was informed that Marcão still has not been served in Flamengo’s lawsuit. That is because, in March, the court made three visits to a condominium in Barra da Tijuca, where Marcão has an address on file. However, Gerson’s father was not found there. The information comes from newspaper ‘O Globo’.

In addition, in February, the court went to the address listed as the ‘headquarters’ of FGM Sports Ltda., the company responsible for Gerson’s career. However, the officers were informed that the location is a coworking office, and that the organization has no physical space there.

Why is Flamengo suing Gerson?

Gerson had a contract with Flamengo until 2027, but the player’s father made public statements to the press demanding a raise for his son, revealing that the athlete had one of the lowest salaries among the starters. As a result, the Most Beloved renewed the deal until 2030, with a salary increase and a reduction in the release clause.

With the clause reduced, Zenit paid Flamengo and secured Gerson’s release without the need for negotiations. However, the midfielder’s new contract included a ‘compensatory penalty’ in the event of unilateral termination. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro is demanding R$ 42.7 million from the company that represents the player, headed by Marcão Santos.

Have Flamengo and Gerson faced each other again?

Yes! It is worth noting that Flamengo and Gerson have already met again since the player’s return to Brazil. After all, on March 11, the Rubro-Negro beat Cruzeiro 2-0, with goals from Pedro and Carrascal. ‘Coringa’, meanwhile, did not have an easy time at the Maracanã, being booed every time he touched the ball: “Hey, Gerson, go f*** yourself” and “Ah! He’s a mercenary”.

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