Coluna do Fla
·3 January 2026
Santos announce signing of Gabigol, former Flamengo star

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·3 January 2026

Gabigol has changed clubs for the second consecutive season. After leaving Flamengo, the striker signed a contract with Cruzeiro. However, in 2026, the player will wear the Santos jersey. The São Paulo team even announced the signing this Saturday (03).
Cruzeiro agreed to loan Gabigol to Santos for one season, that is, until the end of the 2026 season. In addition, the deal includes a fixed purchase option. Both clubs will split the striker's salary, which is valued at more than R$ 2 million per month.
Therefore, Gabigol will report to Santos at the start of the season and begin preparations for the first matches of the year. The expectation is that the former Flamengo player will undergo medical exams in the coming days.
Gabigol was unable to deliver strong performances at Cruzeiro, largely because he spent most of the games on the bench. The striker played 49 matches, scored 13 goals, and provided four assists while wearing the shirt of the Minas Gerais team.
Gabigol took the field wearing the Sacred Mantle in 305 matches. The striker found the back of the net 160 times, including 16 goals in 11 finals, and also provided 44 assists. In the end, the player won 13 titles.
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