Gabi Nunes trains with Corinthians before London final

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·30 January 2026

Gabi Nunes trains with Corinthians before London final

By Mirella Ramos / Central do Timão Editorial Team

Corinthians had a familiar face present during their preparations for the international final. On the morning of Friday (30), forward Gabi Nunes, a former player of the club, visited the Brabas' training session at Barnet FC's training center in London, where the team is making their final adjustments before the decisive match.

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Currently signed with Aston Villa in England, Gabi watched the activity alongside the main squad players. The training was split between physical work in the gym and tactical exercises on the pitch, as reported by Corinthians on their social media channels.

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The forward had a remarkable spell with the alvinegro team between 2016 and 2021. After leaving the club, she continued her career in European football, playing for Madrid CFF and Levante, both in Spain. In 2024, she transferred to Aston Villa, where she remains to this day.

Gabi Nunes has been sidelined from matches since August of last year, when she played in a friendly against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). According to information from the portal Lance!, the player underwent lumbar surgery to treat a herniated disc and resumed training at the end of January 2026.

During her journey at Corinthians, the forward also faced physical challenges. Over the years, she suffered three ligament injuries to her knees, including an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture in July 2019, which kept her off the pitch for more than a year.

Despite the obstacles, Gabi built an impressive record wearing the Brabas jersey. She played 115 matches and scored 77 goals, a performance that makes her the fourth highest scorer in the history of Corinthians women's football.

The return of the forward to the club is a recurring topic among fans. In an interview given to ESPN last year, Gabi said she was happy during her time at Corinthians and stated that she intends to return to the club in the future.

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