Journalist slams Gerson’s ‘impressive’ career choices, ex-Flamengo | OneFootball

Gerson’s name is said to have been floated behind the scenes at Palmeiras, which is harmful, according to Mauro Cezar

From Fluminense to Europe and then Flamengo, back to the Old Continent, Rubro-Negro once again, Russia and, finally… Palmeiras? Thus, Gerson’s career could have yet another chapter, which drew criticism on Friday (10) from journalist Mauro Cezar Pereira.

— The worst part of all this is the modus operandi: “I don’t want to play in France anymore; I want to go back to Brazil,” and then the club goes there and signs him. After that it’s “my player doesn’t have the highest salary.” He can’t get higher pay because he doesn’t complete his contracts — Mauro Cezar emphasized, adding:

— In short, a player who fulfills his contract to the end has more market value and thus can make better deals. Gerson has never finished a contract in his life. It’s impressive how this young man’s career management harms him — the commentator stated.

What is Gerson’s career like?

Gerson emerged as a midfielder at Fluminense between 2015 and 2016. In 2017, he moved to Roma (ITA), but was then dealt to Fiorentina (ITA). With no space at either Italian club, the player said he even considered hanging up his boots.

Then in 2019, Flamengo approached him and counted on the player’s own efforts to make the deal happen. Quickly, Gerson won over the Nation’s affection and earned the nickname ‘Joker’ for playing in more than one area of the field.

Coming back, Gerson?

The midfielder professed his love for Flamengo, but the following year Olympique de Marseille (FRA) decided to buy him and the Rubro-Negro accepted the figures. Gerson had good moments in France, but asked to be brought back in 2023.

So, Flamengo made an effort to sign him once again. Amid ups and downs on the field and locker-room controversies, Gerson returned to starring in the midfield of the team he claimed to support.

With Filipe Luís as coach, Gerson was captain of Flamengo, got called up to the Brazilian national team, and even had his contract renewed with a pay raise. However, money, once again, seems to have spoken louder, and the player moved to Zenit (RUS).

Is Gerson going to Palmeiras?

Injured, out of the national team, and with little playing time at Zenit, Gerson has had his name linked to a transfer to Palmeiras. The São Paulo club is showing interest, according to journalist Felippe Facincani, while the Russians are asking for the same amount they paid Flamengo — 25 million euros (R$ 155 million at the current rate).

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