Leaked audio reveals explosive details on Gerson's Flamengo exit | OneFootball

Flamengo demands R$ 42.7 million from Gerson for the decision of unilateral termination

The midfielder Gerson, from Cruzeiro, intends to prove in court that Flamengo allowed the athlete to leave the Rubro-Negro in August 2025. Among the evidence, the player's team has an audio from the football director José Boto, who says he understands the professional's departure.

— I told Gerson and I will tell you. It's a normal thing in football. You try your luck and earn more money. The midfielder made this decision. Obviously, he is greatly missed here, he's an idol, but it's the guy's life -, stated the director.

Did Boto acknowledge the audio about Gerson?

Contacted by ESPN, Boto stated that he understood, as a professional, the decision that Gerson had already made. However, the director emphasized that the desire was to keep the midfielder. Nevertheless, the manager reiterated understanding the pursuit of money.

— In fact, I have already publicly explained why we lowered the clause. Because we knew that every transfer window Marcão would try to leave. It's a bit far-fetched for me to have the power to influence Gerson's decision when months earlier I had renewed the contract with the player -, declared the director.

What is the context of the legal dispute between Flamengo and Gerson?

In April 2025, Flamengo renewed the contract with Gerson until 2030, with an increase and reduction of the termination fee. Then, Zenit (RUS) paid Rubro-Negro and secured the release of the midfielder without the need for negotiation.

However, the player's staff did not pay attention to the clause inserted in the new contract, with a "compensation fee" in case of unilateral termination. Therefore, the midfielder's representatives would need to pay the "equivalent to the remaining balance of the contract".

As Gerson bid farewell to Fla shortly after the renewal with the new clause, Rubro-Negro demands R$ 42.7 million from the athlete. Therefore, the club, in a statement, made a point of emphasizing that the move was a "resignation request and unilateral termination presented by the player".

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