Santos step up talks with Cruzeiro to sign Gabigol | OneFootball

Santos is getting closer to securing Gabigol for the next season. In recent hours, Peixe’s negotiations with Cruzeiro’s management have taken a new turn.

The parties are discussing a loan deal until the end of 2026, with a salary split. The information was initially reported by journalist Lucas Musetti.

Gabigol at a Crossroads

Gabigol is under contract with Cruzeiro until 2028 and earns a high salary. However, the striker is currently facing a complicated situation at Raposa.

For the upcoming season, the Minas Gerais club has hired coach Tite, with whom the player has historically had a turbulent relationship. The two have had disagreements that began with the Brazilian National Team and intensified at Flamengo between 2023 and 2024.

Additionally, the number 9 has fallen out of favor with Cruzeiro fans after missing a penalty in the Copa do Brasil semifinal, which led to Cruzeiro’s elimination. His image was defaced by supporters on the wall of Toca da Raposa 1.

In the current season, Gabigol was a substitute for Kaio Jorge under coach Leonardo Jardim. The striker contributed 13 goals and four assists in 49 matches, starting 23 of them.

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Santos’ Situation

The Santos board views Gabigol’s signing favorably, but the main obstacle is the salary issue. The high costs involved in bringing the number 9 do not fit the club’s financial reality.

However, with Cruzeiro agreeing to split the player’s wages, the scenario changes.

Gabriel Barbosa came up through Santos’ youth academy. In total, he played 206 matches and scored 83 goals wearing the black-and-white shirt.

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