๐ Gerson's camp accuse Flamengo of bad faith, revenge and huge debt
๐ Gerson's camp accuse Flamengo of bad faith, revenge and huge debt The legal dispute between midfielder Gerson, currently at Cruzeiro, and his former club Flamengo is still in full swing behind the scenes. In response to the lawsuit filed by the Rubro-Negro, which is seeking R$ 42. 7 million from the player and his father and agentโs company (FGM Sports), Gersonโs defense has gone on the attack, according to information revealed by ge .
In a document filed at 10:48 p. m. in the 25th Civil Court of Rio de Janeiro, the lawyers are requesting the dismissal of the case and making harsh accusations against the Rio-based club.
According to the petition, which ge obtained access to, Flamengo acted in bad faith, violated non-waivable labor rights, and initiated the lawsuit out of a sense of "revenge. " Origin of the controversy Flamengo had stated in 2025 that Gersonโs move to Zenit (Russia) took place after the player submitted a "resignation request and unilateral termination. " However, the defense presents a completely different version.
The lawyers argue that the contract was fully honored after the Russian club paid the termination fee, as provided for in clause 6. 2 of the image-rights agreement, which would exempt the player from any financial penalty (fine or penalty clause). Alleged trap in the termination One of the most serious parts of the defense claims that Gerson was misled.
In July 2025, the player and his father were allegedly instructed by Flamengoโs Human Resources Department to write out and sign a handwritten resignation letter. The club allegedly argued that the document was merely a "standard internal procedure" and that it would not affect the amicable termination. "The Athlete never imagined that he could be betrayed by the club that he helped so much, together with his teammates," the text says, describing the conduct of the rubro-negra board as deceitful and malicious.