The European football transfer market has witnessed another sensation — Zenit club paid 25 million euros as a release fee for the Brazilian Flamengo midfielder Gerson Santos, reported globo.com. Thus, the transfer of the Brazilian player to Al Nassr, as was expected, did not happen and now he is set to move to Russia.
According to information, Gerson himself dreamed of playing in Saudi Arabia, where the club offered him a salary of 30 million euros per year. This is more than he would earn in four years in the Russian championship. Therefore, it is reported that the player is to some extent disappointed in his choice. Zenit could not match the Saudi club financially, but managed to attract Gerson with its sporting project and club history.
Last season, Gerson appeared in 17 matches for Flamengo, scored 1 goal and provided 3 assists, staying in the fans’ memory. His transfer to Zenit is expected to be officially announced on July 9, and the Russian club made a major investment for this deal.
Fans and football analysts expect great results from Gerson in the new season, effective play on the pitch and leadership in the championship race. At the same time, this transfer once again showed that in modern football, financial dramas and the fact that a player’s dream does not always come true is common.
How will Gerson perform for Zenit in the new season? Can the player, whose Saudi dream did not come true, rediscover himself in Russia? The answers will be shown on the field and over time. Fans are waiting with excitement for the next developments of this dramatic transfer! Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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