Gerson’s father to pocket millions from Cruzeiro move, not just Flamengo | OneFootball

Gerson will be the new player for Cruzeiro in 2026

Gerson is close to being announced as the new player for Cruzeiro in 2026. With the Minas Gerais team investing a million-dollar amount for the midfielder, Flamengo will receive part of the sum. Additionally, Marcão, the player's father and agent, will also earn a percentage of the transfer.

Agent of Gerson, Marcão will receive about 650 thousand euros (R$ 4 million at the current exchange rate) as a commission for the midfielder's transfer to Cruzeiro. Thus, the announcement of the signing is expected to happen in the coming days.

How much will Cruzeiro pay Zenit for Gerson?

It is worth noting that Cruzeiro has already 'shaken hands' with Zenit (RUS) and is finalizing the details to announce the signing of Gerson. Thus, the Minas Gerais team will invest 30 million euros (R$ 188 million), with 27 million euros (R$ 164 million) fixed and 3 million euros (R$ 25 million) in performance bonuses.

How much will Flamengo receive for Gerson's transfer?

Flamengo is entitled to 0.74% of any transfer involving Gerson, due to FIFA's solidarity mechanism. Thus, if the player is sold for 27 million euros (R$ 176 million at the current exchange rate), the Most Beloved will receive 199 thousand euros (R$ 1.2 million).

Why does Flamengo have a percentage of Gerson?

FIFA has a solidarity mechanism in transactions. In short, for every international transfer of a player, the training club of the athlete is entitled to 5% of the amounts involved. However, this percentage is divided among all the teams the professional played for between the ages of 12 and 23.

Thus, as Gerson wore the Flamengo jersey from 22 to 24 years old, Mengão is entitled to 0.74% of any transfer involving the midfielder. Thus, the Rubro-Negro should receive an amount if the player goes to Cruzeiro.

Why does Gerson want to leave Zenit?

It is worth noting that Gerson left Flamengo to join Zenit in July 2025. With less than six months in Russia, the midfielder played 15 games, scoring two goals. Thus, the player began to see a return to Brazilian football favorably.

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