Zenit pays fine and takes Gerson from Flamengo: "Joker" travels to Russia this week.
The Russian club deposited R$160 million to finalize the signing after an offer from Al-Nassr and is already preparing an official announcement for the midfielder.
247 - Midfielder Gerson is leaving Flamengo. According to information from Globo Esporte, Zenit, from Russia, made the payment in cash on Tuesday (1st) of the termination clause of 25 million euros — equivalent to R$ 160 million — to sign the player, who had been the target of speculation in the market.
The operation gained momentum behind the scenes after Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia attempted to hijack the agreement with the Rio de Janeiro club. Faced with the risk of losing the player, the Russians acted preemptively and confirmed the deposit, which has already been credited to Flamengo's accounts. The club's board... Flamengo He has not yet made an official statement, but is expected to comment on the athlete's departure in the coming days.
O ZenithThe club, based in St. Petersburg, is preparing to announce the arrival of the Brazilian player, who is expected to travel to Russia this week. There, he will undergo medical exams and finalize the formalities to sign his contract. Gerson's departure, nicknamed "Joker" by Flamengo fans for his versatility on the field, represents the end of another cycle for the athlete at Gávea.
Initially signed from Roma in 2019, the player had a standout spell at the Rio de Janeiro club, returning in 2023 after a brief period at Olympique de Marseille. Now, he begins a new chapter in his career on Russian soil, with one of the country's richest and most competitive teams.
