Former Flamengo director lifts lid on Gerson transfer talks, surprises fans

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·14 octobre 2025

Former Flamengo director lifts lid on Gerson transfer talks, surprises fans

Bruno Spindel gave an interview and praised Gerson and the agent Marcão

The image of Gerson and his father/agent Marcão Santos was 'tarnished' among Flamengo fans after the former captain's transfer to Zenit (RUS). Despite having irritated the current red-black management, the midfielder still holds much affection and respect from former Fla director: Bruno Spindel.

In an interview with ‘Charla Podcast’, given on Monday (13), Spindel showered Marcão with praise and exalted Gerson. The former Flamengo director stated that he never had problems with the duo and said that the midfielder 'lost money' to sign with Mengão in 2023.

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WHAT DID SPINDEL SAY?

— The best possible relationship. I am a fan of Gerson as a person, as a player, as a captain. Both times they came to Flamengo, they made an effort. Marcão waived the commission for the transfer, coming out of the pandemic, and Gerson came to earn half of what he earned at Marseille (FRA). He became a national team player. (CBF director) Rodrigo Caetano called me, I said he could trust him. He is an extremely team-oriented player, sometimes even too much —, said Spindel.

— He plays as a first midfielder, second, as a midfielder, right midfielder, left midfielder, left winger, right winger. He will do what the coach asks him to do without complaining. He always had the disposition to play on Wednesdays and Sundays. He doesn't get injured, plays at a high level, 6,000 minutes a year. I only have good things to say about them, I am very grateful for what they did for Flamengo. They were always very correct —, he added.

WHEN DID BRUNO SPINDEL NEGOTIATE WITH GERSON?

The 'right-hand man' of Marcos Braz, vice-president of football at Flamengo in the previous management, Bruno Spindel signed Gerson twice. The first time, in 2019, when the Joker was at Roma (ITA). Then, in 2023, the midfielder arrived after a stint at Olympique de Marseille (FRA).

With Luiz Eduardo Baptista's victory in the Flamengo elections at the end of last year, Spindel lost his position in the club and was dismissed in August. Now, decisions in the red-black football management are made by the Portuguese José Boto.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.