Gerson Moves to Zenit in $25M Transfer from Flamengo

In a significant transfer deal finalized on July 1, 2025, Brazilian midfielder Gerson Santos da Silva has left Flamengo to join Zenit Saint-Petersburg for $25 million. The 28-year-old, valued at €25 million according to AiScore, is set to undergo a medical and sign his contract within the next 48 hours, marking the first major move of the reopened 2025 summer transfer window. This window, adjusted due to the expanded Club World Cup, opened on June 16 and runs until September 1.

Gerson, standing at 184 cm and weighing 66 kg, brings a wealth of experience from his previous stints with AS Roma, Marseille, and Fluminense before returning to Flamengo in 2022 for €15 million. His transfer to Zenit, a prominent Russian Premier Liga club, follows a period of mixed fortunes in Europe, where his performances at Marseille and Roma were inconsistent.

The move highlights Zenit’s ambition to bolster their midfield, while Flamengo continues to see its players command high fees, a trend noted in recent Transfermarkt analyses of Brazilian talent.The deal underscores the global appeal of South American players, with Gerson’s next chapter in Russia poised to shape his prospects for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.