Santos confirm contract termination with Gil on BID | OneFootball

The termination of Gil's contract with Santos has finally been made official. This Wednesday, the club recorded the break of the bond with the experienced defender in the CBF's Daily Information Bulletin (BID).

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Gil joined Santos at the beginning of 2024 and was a key player throughout the Série B of the Brazilian Championship. This year, however, he has seen little action on the field. In total, he has made 66 appearances for the alvinegra team and scored one goal.

With the dismissal of Cleber Xavier and the hiring of Vojvoda, Peixe is reshaping the squad. The club signed two defenders in this transfer window: Adonis Frías and Alexis Duarte.

A Year of Highs and Lows

Gil considered retiring at the end of 2024. The idea of hanging up his boots at the end of Série B was discussed throughout last year. The 37-year-old athlete, however, ended the season on a high note and happy with the title. Amidst this scenario, he agreed to a contract renewal until the end of 2025.

The change in the Santos coaching staff, however, altered Gil's situation at the club. The number 4 was left out of coach Pedro Caixinha's plans, who believed the defender did not fit his style of play. He wasn't even listed for the first four games of the coastal team in 2025.

At the start of the Campeonato Paulista, however, Santos struggled a lot in the defensive sector. Thus, Caixinha, under pressure from the fans, decided to give Gil a chance, who played his first match of the year in the seventh round of the State Championship. Subsequently, the experienced defender delivered good performances and secured his place in the starting lineup.

Thus, Gil managed to complete a sequence of 12 games as a starter for Santos. However, with the arrival of Cléber Xavier, Gil lost his place again and played only two matches in the last three months.

Upcoming Santos Matches

Atlético-MG vs. Santos (23rd round of the Brazilian Championship) Date and time: September 14 (Sunday), at 4:00 PM (Brasília time) Location: Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte (MG)

Santos vs. São Paulo (24th round of the Brazilian Championship) Date and time: September 21 (Sunday), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: Vila Belmiro, in Santos (SP)

Standings Situation

Santos: 16th place in the Brasileirão, with 22 points

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