Tite discusses Gerson and explains his decision to take charge at Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Officially presented by Cruzeiro, Tite knows he has a squad of good quality for 2026. But the cherry on top is missing: Gerson, a player who shone for Flamengo and currently plays for Zenit, in Russia.

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According to information from journalist Venê Casagrande this Wednesday, Cruzeiro has made a new offer for Gerson, now of 25 million euros fixed (R$ 156.92 million), plus 2 million euros in bonuses (R$ 12.55 million), totaling 27 million euros (R$ 169.47 million). Tite is a fan of the athlete’s ability to adapt to various roles.

“Gerson is a player who can contribute as a playmaker. He has the ability, plays in two or three positions, has versatility and a greater possibility of being used without swelling the squad,” said the coach this Wednesday.

The coach also explained the reasons that led him to accept the Celeste project. “We first talked about ideas, before the financial side. Without that, there’s no direction. We talked about keeping the core, because it’s good. Cruzeiro is balanced, has consolidated infrastructure and a good environment,” he emphasized.

After a sabbatical year to take care of his mental health, Tite highlighted the pressure for results in a team with high investment like Cruzeiro. “I’m very happy to be here, because of the way I was received. I know we need to win and win titles, but there’s a process. High-level athletes are under a lot of pressure and that weighs mentally,” he concluded.

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