Journalist reveals why Gerson wants to play for Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Gerson Continues to Seek a Return to the Brazilian National Team

Cruzeiro is still negotiating the signing of midfielder Gerson, formerly of Flamengo, who currently plays for Zenit in Russia. Amid the final talks, journalist Paulo Vinicius Coelho revealed the reason why the midfielder chose to play for the Belo Horizonte club.

According to information from journalist PVC, Gerson has the desire to play for Cruzeiro, a factor that could weigh in the negotiations. The midfielder believes he can regain his best football under the command of Tite. It is worth mentioning that both worked together at Flamengo and on the Brazilian National Team.

WHAT IS THE SITUATION BETWEEN CRUZEIRO AND ZENIT?

Currently, Cruzeiro is actively negotiating with Zenit (RUS) for the signing of Gerson. The club from Minas Gerais has made a second offer worth 27 million euros (about R$ 232 million at the current exchange rate). However, negotiations are ongoing ahead of the start of the season.

WHAT IS GERSON'S SITUATION?

Gerson left Flamengo during the July 2024 transfer window. The former Flamengo midfielder chose to leave, giving up the captaincy of the "Mais Querido" and aiming for greater heights in his career.

However, Gerson did not achieve positive numbers or a consistent run in Russian football. With only one goal scored, the former Flamengo player is often a substitute and has lost his place in the Brazilian National Team just before the final call-up for the 2026 World Cup.

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