Flamengo appoint former Rio prosecutor as lawyer in case against Gerson | OneFootball

Gerson owes R$ 42.7 million to Flamengo since his transfer to Zenit, Russia

Flamengo has taken legal action to collect R$ 42.7 million from Gerson, who now plays for Cruzeiro. The Rubro-Negro has chosen lawyer Leonardo Espíndola to represent the club against the midfielder and the company owned by Marcão, the player’s father.

In addition to being a former Chief of Staff, Espíndola is also a former Attorney General of the State. Moreover, the current lawyer for Mengão is one of those responsible for the public austerity program presented during Rio de Janeiro’s fiscal crisis in 2016.

Why is Flamengo suing Gerson?

In July 2025, Gerson left Mengão to transfer to Zenit (RUS). According to the contract between the player and the club, the Most Beloved is to receive R$ 42.7 million related to image rights.

Is Gerson’s staff confident they will win against Flamengo in court?

Gerson’s staff, however, is calm about the situation with Flamengo in the 25th Civil Court of Rio de Janeiro. This is because the midfielder’s representatives believe the lawsuit is only temporary, since the player has signed with Cruzeiro.

How much did Cruzeiro pay Zenit (RUS) for Gerson?

After lengthy negotiations with Zenit, Cruzeiro agreed to pay 30 million euros (R$ 189 million) to have the midfielder in their squad. Of this amount, 26 million euros (R$ 164 million) will be fixed and 4 million euros (R$ 25 million) will be conditional on performance goals.

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