Cruzeiro has not given up on Gerson yet.And, according to ESPN, they are willing to pay 27 million euros (R$ 171 million) as a fixed amount to sign the midfielder from Zenit. This amount would make t...
Cruzeiro has not given up on Gerson yet.
And, according to ESPN, they are willing to pay 27 million euros (R$ 171 million) as a fixed amount to sign the midfielder from Zenit.
This amount would make the 28-year-old player the most expensive signing in the history of Brazilian football.
That title currently belongs to Vitor Roque, who will cost Palmeiras a total of 25.5 million euros (R$ 156.2 million at the time) – see the current Top 5 below.
The last attempt by Cruzeiro for Gerson was 15 million euros plus defender Jonathan Jesus, 21 years old, who is valued between 12 and 15 million euros (R$ 76 to 95 million).
Zenit would like to do business for 40 million euros, but will still evaluate the new offer from Cruzeiro according to the report.
Pedro Junio, vice president of Cruzeiro, spoke about the pursuit of Gerson during his participation in the program Fala a Fonte:
"We have been talking with Zenit for a few days, negotiating, Zenit has been very respectful. We usually don’t disclose values, we haven’t closed anything yet, offers go back and forth, but we are in daily talks. It’s a tough negotiation, he’s an important player for Zenit, every team in Brazil wanted him. We are making progress, every day is a victory, but it will drag on for a few more days and we hope for a happy ending."
Left Flamengo for 25 million euros
Zenit took Gerson from Flamengo in July last year by paying the release clause of 25 million euros (R$ 160 million at the time).
He has played a total of 12 games, starting in eight of them, and scored one goal.
One of Cruzeiro’s bets is the player’s desire to return to Brazil.
He has not been called up for the Brazilian National Team and still hopes to play in the World Cup.
And he would also work with Tite again.
Most expensive signings in Brazilian football
1 - Vitor Roque - Barcelona ➡️ Palmeiras - 25.5 million euros
2 - Danilo - Nottingham Forest ➡️ Botafogo - 22 million euros
3 - Samuel Lino - Atlético de Madrid ➡️ Flamengo - 22 million euros
4 - Thiago Almada - Atlanta United ➡️ Botafogo - 22 million dollars
5 - Paulinho - Atlético Mineiro ➡️ Palmeiras - 18 million euros
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