Barreal surprises and ends the season among Santos' standout players | OneFootball

Álvaro Barreal needed little time to adapt to Santos. The attacking midfielder was signed at the beginning of the year and overcame the fans’ doubts to finish the season as one of the team’s main highlights.

On loan from FC Cincinnati, in the United States, the 25-year-old Argentine arrived quietly in February. He joined the squad towards the end of the Campeonato Paulista and, as a result, started out as a substitute.

In the Brasileirão, however, he managed to secure a spot among Pedro Caixinha’s starters and remained there, even after the arrival of Cleber Xavier.

Under the command of Juan Pablo Vojvoda, however, Barreal lost his place as an undisputed starter, but this period didn’t last long. The attacking midfielder quickly proved his worth and adapted to the coach’s tactical system.

As a result, the Argentine finished the season on a high note at Santos, becoming the club’s top scorer in the Brazilian Championship, with nine goals. In fact, his strong performance led the board to sign him permanently.

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