Cruzeiro fans mimic Flamengo to honour Gerson’s losing debut, video | OneFootball

Cruzeiro Fans Copied the “acabou o caô” Song, Created by Flamengo Supporters

The most expensive signing in Brazilian football, Gerson, finally made his debut for Cruzeiro. However, the midfielder’s first match didn’t go as the Minas Gerais fans had hoped. Playing at Mineirão, Democrata spoiled the party and won 1-0 in the Campeonato Mineiro. Before the match began, the home crowd imitated the fans of Mengão.

When Gerson took the field, Cruzeiro fans sang “acabou o caô, Gerson chegou” (“the chaos is over, Gerson has arrived”). However, the song was originally created by Flamengo’s Nação in 2015, when the Rubro-Negro signed Paolo Guerrero, who previously played for Corinthians. The transfer was seen as a ‘symbolic’ acquisition for the new, financially responsible Mengão.

HOW WAS GERSON’S DEBUT?

Former Flamengo player Gerson started in Tite’s team. In the first half, the midfielder nearly scored a stunning goal from outside the box, but Thúlio made a great save for Democrata. Even though Cruzeiro dominated the game, it was the team from Governador Valadares who found the net.

At 16 minutes into the second half, fullback Fagner tried to head the ball back but made a weak pass. Bryan took advantage of the mistake and scored, silencing Mineirão. Shortly after this ‘cold shower’, Gerson was substituted.

WHAT A PHASE, HUH, GERSON?

Signed for 27 million euros (R$ 169.6 million) plus bonuses from Zenit (RUS), Gerson is facing some off-field issues upon his return to Brazil. That’s because Flamengo is suing the player and expects to receive R$ 42.7 million. The reason: the amount refers to the last year of the midfielder’s contract with the Rubro-Negro before he transferred to Russian football.

Additionally, the Rio de Janeiro City Hall is charging Gerson more than R$ 53,000 for debts, and there is a threat of property seizure in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro. When contacted about these matters, the midfielder’s father and agent, Marcão Silva, has yet to comment.

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