Ex-Flamengo star sends message to fans after being unveiled by Santos | OneFootball

What did Gabigol, former Flamengo striker, say after Santos' announcement?

Striker Gabigol has a ‘new home’ for the 2026 season. This Saturday (03), the player was announced as the newest signing for Santos. After the announcement, the player made a point of sending a message to the fans.

Through social media, Santos carried out several actions to promote Gabigol’s arrival. Sharing the club’s posts, the striker wrote the following phrases: “Menino da Vila. 013 é nóis.” Finally, the player posted a video where he appears wearing the Baixada Santista team’s shirt as a child.

IS GABIGOL THE NEWEST SIGNING FOR SANTOS?

Yes! Gabigol joins Santos on a one-year loan contract, that is, until the end of 2026. Thus, the striker remains a Cruzeiro player, the club with whom he has a contract until 2028.

WHAT WAS GABIGOL’S JOURNEY AT FLAMENGO LIKE?

Gabigol has written history wearing the Flamengo shirt. That’s because, in his very first year at the club, in 2019, the striker was the protagonist in the Libertadores victory over River Plate (ARG), scoring two goals in the final minutes of the match.

In addition to the Libertadores, Gabigol was part of other victorious Flamengo campaigns. In total, there were 13 titles up to 2024. The following year, the player left the Rubro-Negro and signed with Cruzeiro.

HOW IS FLAMENGO DOING IN THE TRANSFER MARKET?

While Gabigol is back at Santos, the Flamengo board is trying to further strengthen the squad for the 2026 season. In defense, the Rubro-Negro completed the signing of Vitão. For the attack, Kaio Jorge, from Cruzeiro, is the priority. Finally, Gabriel Brazão, from Santos, and Lucas Morisco, from Coritiba, are being considered as options for the goalkeeper position.

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