Cruzeiro seal signing of Gerson, former Flamengo star | OneFootball

How much will Cruzeiro pay for the signing of Gerson?

Cruzeiro has finalized the signing of Gerson, former Flamengo player. The team from Minas Gerais, after lengthy negotiations with Zenit (RUS), agreed to pay 30 million euros (R$ 189 million) to bring the midfielder into their squad.

According to information from ESPN, Cruzeiro has already ‘shaken hands’ with Zenit and is close to announcing the signing of Gerson. Of the 30 million euros (R$ 188 million), 26 million euros (R$ 164 million) will be fixed and 4 million euros (R$ 25 million) will be tied to performance bonuses.

Currently, Cruzeiro is adjusting the payment method for the performance bonuses to finalize the deal. Thus, the expectation is that by the end of the week, Gerson will be officially announced as a reinforcement for the team from Minas Gerais.

When was Gerson’s last match for Flamengo?

Gerson played for Flamengo in the Club World Cup and scored once. The former number 8 found the net against Bayern Munich (GER) in the round of 16 of the intercontinental competition. The match against the German team was the player’s last appearance wearing the Sacred Mantle.

What are the midfielder’s stats with Flamengo?

Gerson played 253 matches for Flamengo, scoring 19 goals and providing 34 assists to his teammates. In addition, the player won the Libertadores in 2019.

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