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Gabigol will not stay at Cruzeiro for next season

Santos is working behind the scenes to assemble its squad for the next season, after remaining in the elite of the Campeonato Brasileiro. With this, Neymar’s team is close to announcing the signing of Gabigol, formerly of Flamengo.

According to information from ‘UOL’, Santos is confident in Gabigol’s return and is already working to announce the former Flamengo player. Thus, the São Paulo club is negotiating the final details, such as the striker’s salary.

AND WHAT ABOUT CRUZEIRO?

Cruzeiro, the club that owns Gabigol’s rights, does not intend to keep the striker. Therefore, the Belo Horizonte team is facilitating the departure of the former Flamengo player after a season below expectations.

Gabigol arrived at Cruzeiro at the beginning of the season, after leaving Flamengo when his contract ended. During this period, the striker played 49 matches, scored 13 goals, and provided four assists to his teammates.

DID GABIGOL HAVE PROBLEMS AT CRUZEIRO?

Cruzeiro announced the signing of Tite for the next season. The coach and the striker had problems, especially when they were together at Flamengo. In addition, the forward was criticized by Cruzeiro fans after missing a penalty in the semifinal of the Copa do Brasil.

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