Brazão fully focused on Santos, predicts a "very special year"

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·15 January 2026

Brazão fully focused on Santos, predicts a "very special year"

Targeted by Flamengo in the transfer market, Gabriel Brazão assured that he is focused on Santos. After the 1-0 defeat to Palmeiras this Wednesday, in the second round of the Campeonato Paulista, the goalkeeper stated that his priority is Peixe.

“I have always given 1000% to Santos. Since the day I arrived here, my priority has always been Santos, and it always will be. These rumors and talks, not only about Flamengo but also other clubs, have never bothered me, because my focus is and always will be here,” he said at Arena Barueri.

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In addition to Flamengo, the goalkeeper has also been linked to some European clubs recently. Brazão has been one of the main standouts for Alvinegro Praiano since he became the starting goalkeeper in mid-2024.

Last year, he was even one of those responsible for keeping Santos in the top tier of the Brazilian Championship. This season, he hopes for a smoother campaign.

“I don't think it will be (a year of suffering). The whole group played a great game. Unfortunately, we couldn't finish with goals. We need to be prepared to help the group at all times. We saw a lot of growth during the championship. And I'm sure it will be a very beautiful year for us,” he projected.

Match Analysis

Finally, Brazão gave his analysis of the 1-0 defeat to Palmeiras at Arena Barueri.

“Nobody wants to lose a derby. We know it's the start of the season, we have a lot to improve, so we have to keep working. There's another game on Sunday. It's an unusual year, we didn't have much time to prepare and we know we'll grow as the games go on,” he concluded.

Standings Situation

Santos remains with three points and is currently in eighth place. The top eight qualify for the knockout stage. The bottom two will be relegated to Série A2.