Gabriel Menino leaving Atlético to join Santos on loan | OneFootball

Midfielder Gabriel Menino is close to leaving Atlético and reaching an agreement with Santos. The information was initially reported by Portal Diário do Peixe and confirmed by the Deus Me Dibre team. The São Paulo club is in the market looking for a player for the position and sees the Galo athlete as a good opportunity to strengthen the squad.

According to the report’s investigation, talks are well advanced and the deal will be closed as a loan, with Santos fully assuming the player’s wages during the contract period. Gabriel Menino lost his place at Atlético and was not being utilized by coach Jorge Sampaoli, which made negotiations easier.

At 25 years old, Gabriel Menino arrived at Galo at the beginning of 2025, as part of the deal that sent striker Paulinho to Palmeiras. Despite the expectations created with his signing, the midfielder was unable to secure a spot among the starting lineup of the black-and-white team.

Wearing the Atlético shirt, the midfielder played 45 matches, scored one goal, and provided two assists. In total, he spent 2,139 minutes on the field, averaging 48 minutes per game—numbers that reflect the irregular use of the player during his time at Cidade do Galo.

With the deal being finalized, Gabriel Menino will have the chance at Santos to get more playing time and regain prominence, while Atlético looks to reorganize its squad for the season, freeing up space on the payroll and in the group led by Sampaoli.

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