The president of Santos came forward and confirmed the signing of the player before the club’s official announcement Baixada Santista.
Marcelo Teixeira, president of Santos, confirmed this Friday morning (02) the signing of Gabigol, currently at Cruzeiro. The number 9 should arrive at Alvinegro Praiano on loan from the Minas Gerais club.
According to the director, the player is expected to undergo medical examinations in the coming days. According to him, the striker always showed interest in returning to Peixe, which revealed him to football.
“We are waiting for him for routine medical examinations. The important thing is that Gabriel, who has an identity with the club, has always shown, at least since last year, in December, this desire to return home.”Marcelo Teixeira said.
The president also commented on the season of Peixe, who will participate in the Campeonato Paulista, Copa do Brasil, Campeonato Brasileiro and Copa Sul-Americana.
“He is an identified player. By demonstrating this desire to return, we also realize that he is focused, prepared and determined to help in a year that will be very difficult, with many competitions and a different calendar. We need athletes who are really determined and determined, not just in name, but who contribute with the quality they have so that Santos can have good campaigns this year”, added the chef.
Gabigol was revealed by Santos in 2013. During his first stint at the Baixada Santista club, he made 154 appearances and scored 57 goals.
After spells at Inter Milan, Italy, and Benfica, Portugal, the striker returned to Peixe on loan and found the net 27 times in 52 matches.
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