This Sunday (8), defender Pedro Geromel enters the field for the last time as a professional player. Grêmio hosts Corinthians, at Arena do Grêmio, at 4pm, in a match valid for the 38th round of the Brasileirão.
One of Imortal’s greatest players, Geromel has won individual awards, such as Craque do Brasileirão and Prêmio Rei da América. The farewell will feature the distribution of Geromel masks to fans, captain’s banners and stickers in honor of the player.
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Why is Geromel retiring?
In September, the defender announced his decision to retire at the end of the current season.
— I would like to inform you that I have decided to retire at the end of the year. As I have always had a lot of respect and affection for the fans, I would like them to know from me. I know there are still two months left until the end of the year and I will continue to do my best, as I have always done in the last decade for Grêmio — said the defender, at a press conference.
At 39 years old, Geromel did not reveal his plans after retirement, but he said that he does not think about working in football, in a recent interview with “GE”.
— I could definitely (play longer). But I no longer have the desire to make so much sacrifice, I have been doing this daily for more than 20 years. I have a family, I have children, I have friends, I want to do other things besides football. — declared the defender.
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How many games has Pedro Geromel played for Grêmio?
Adding to this Sunday’s game, against Corinthians, Geromel reaches the mark of 409 games for Grêmio in his career.
In this way, the defender surpasses team idols, such as goalkeeper Marcelo Grohe and full-back Luiz Eduardo, both with 408 matches, becoming the 12º player who played most times for Imortal.
All Pedro Geromel titles at Grêmio
- Brazilian Cup: 2016
- Copa Libertadores da América: 2017
- Copa Sudamericana: 2018
- Gaucho Championship: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Recopa Gaúcha: 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023
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Pedro Geromel’s individual awards
- Best defender in the Primeira Liga Paulista: 2007/2008
- Best defender in the history of Vitória Sport Clube
- Best defender in the 2008/2009 Bundesliga
- Best defender in the 2009/2010 Bundesliga
- Silver Ball: 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018
- Gaúcho Championship Team: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022
- Brasileirão Craque Award: 2016, 2017 and 2018
- King of America Award, Jornal El País, for Best Defender in America: 2017 and 2018
Career of Pedro Geromel
Trained at Portuguesa and Palmeiras, São Paulo native Pedro Tonon Geromel migrated to Portugal to complete his training in the Chaves under-20 team. He debuted in the GD Chaves main team in the 2004/05 season and soon caught the attention of Vitória de Guimarães, a club where he remained until 2007.
Still on the European continent, Geromel played for Cologne, in Germany, and Mallorca, in Spain, until he arrived at Grêmio on loan in 2013. In 10 years at the club, Geromel became one of the greatest players in Grêmio’s history. He was involved in the club’s main victories during the period, such as the Libertadores da América in 2017, Copa do Brasil, in 2016, and Recopa Sul-Americana, in 2018, in addition to the seventh Gaúcho championship between 2018 and 2024.
Renewed in June for another 6 months, Pedro Geromel’s current contract with Grêmio runs until December 31, 2024. In the current season, he has 24 games and one goal.
