Happy at Zenit? Player reveals truth about Gerson in Russia | OneFootball

Gerson bid farewell to Flamengo in the last transfer window

Flamengo announced the departure of Gerson on July 4, 2025, after Zenit (RUS) paid the player's termination fee. Since then, part of the rubro-negra fans continue to wonder if the midfielder is happy with the decision. The Russian club's player, Douglas Santos, assured that the 'Joker' is happy on the team.

— Zenit is a great club that welcomes foreign players very well. I have been there for six years and they are always improving this issue every year. They are even learning Portuguese to welcome Brazilians well. Surely Gerson was also well received and is happy -, said Douglas Santos, in an interview in the mixed zone.

What are Gerson's numbers at Zenit?

Gerson arrived at Zenit in July, after the FIFA Club World Cup. Wearing the number 9 shirt of the Russian club, the midfielder has already played in six matches, without yet adding goals or assists. It is worth mentioning that the 'Joker' was a starter in four opportunities, with 341 minutes on the field.

What was Gerson's journey at Flamengo?

Presented as a new reinforcement for Zenit, Gerson leaves Flamengo after more than two years wearing the Sacred Mantle. Adding his two stints at Gávea, the midfielder has 253 games played, with 19 goals and 34 assists. In addition, the rubro-negro captain won: one Libertadores, two Brasileiros, one Copa do Brasil, four Cariocas, three Supercopas do Brasil and one Recopa Sul-americana.

How much did Flamengo receive from Gerson's departure?

Despite the desire to keep Gerson, Flamengo could not prevent the midfielder's departure, as Zenit paid the midfielder's termination fee. Thus, the Most Beloved received 25 million euros (about R$ 160 million at the current exchange rate) from the Russian club.

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