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·2 January 2026

Santos seal deal for Gabigol, former Flamengo striker

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How many seasons will Gabigol sign with Santos?


The transfer market opened recently, but Brazilian clubs have already secured new signings. Santos, on Thursday (01), reached an agreement with Gabigol for the 2026 season.

According to journalist Lucas Musetti, Cruzeiro agreed to loan Gabigol to Santos for one season, with a fixed purchase option. The two clubs will share the salary of the forward, valued at over R$ 2 million per month.


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Thus, Gabigol will not report back to Cruzeiro at the start of the season and will sign with Santos. The expectation is that the former Flamengo player will undergo medical examinations in the coming days.

How was Gabigol's season with Cruzeiro?

Gabigol was unable to perform well at Cruzeiro, largely due to spending most of the games on the bench. The forward played 49 games, scored 13 goals, and provided four assists wearing the jersey of the Minas Gerais team.

What are Gabigol's numbers with Flamengo?

Gabigol took the field with the Sacred Mantle in 305 games. The forward scored 160 goals, with 16 goals in 11 finals, in addition to providing 44 assists. Finally, the athlete won 13 titles.

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