Gerson’s departure to his former club Flamengo is becoming increasingly clear and no longer in doubt. This Wednesday morning, the Brazilian midfielder, who was not selected with Brazil for the World Cup, said goodbye to his OM teammates. The end of the story is between the defensive midfielder and the Olympic club, who joined Jorge Sampaoli in the summer of 2021.
Gerson (25), who was strong last season and second in L1, has been dragging his mood on the bench for weeks. The Argentinian technician is no longer there, and his relationship with his successor, Igor Tudor, was very complicated from the start. After a serious clash during England’s summer preparations (the two almost came to blows), the Croatian coach gave him a chance as a starter at the start of the season.
A 5-year contract awaits him in Brazil
The player’s father’s vitriolic media outing marked an irreparable break in our columns ahead of a crucial Champions League game (1-2) in Frankfurt. OM and Flamengo are still negotiating the deal, which looks like a return to sender. Gerson signing for 5 years at the Rio club would be worth around 15 M€, including what Marseille still owes the Brazilian club and the money to be paid later. OM will pay Gerson until December 31, 2022, but his departure to the locker room seems to indicate that Marseille will leave on Sunday in Monaco (8:45pm), the final day before the World Cup anyway.