Santos eye move for Flamengo idol in 2026 | OneFootball

Which Flamengo idol might play for Santos in 2026?

Gabigol is not expected to stay at Cruzeiro next season. Thus, the idol of Flamengo has caught the attention of Santos, which has already initiated contact with the forward's representatives.

According to information from the UOL portal, both Santos and Gabigol wish for the negotiation to succeed. However, discussions will be intensified after the Copa do Brasil, as Cruzeiro is in the tournament's semifinals.

Meanwhile, Santos continues to communicate with Gabigol's representatives to have everything aligned for after the Copa do Brasil. Currently, the forward is looking to live near his family in Baixada Santista, along with Neymar.

What other reason is leading Gabigol to want to leave Cruzeiro?

Gabigol's goal is to have more playing time in the 2026 season. The athlete spent most of the 2025 season on the bench for Cruzeiro, as Kaio Jorge took over the starting position.

Does Cruzeiro want to sell Gabigol?

Cruzeiro views a possible departure of Gabigol favorably. This is because the forward has one of the highest salaries in Brazil, and his exit would ease the payroll of the Minas Gerais team, especially since he is considered a substitute under coach Leonardo Jardim.

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