Gabriel Moscardo scores first Braga goal since leaving Corinthians | OneFootball

Midfielder Gabriel Moscardo, who came up through the ranks at Corinthians, scored his first goal for Braga, Portugal, this Wednesday. The 20-year-old player belongs to Paris Saint-Germain, but is on loan to Portuguese football to gain more playing time.

Moscardo's goal was the fifth and final one in Braga's 5-0 thrashing of Santa Clara, in a match valid for the Portuguese League Cup. The Brazilian came on after halftime and found the net in the 43rd minute of the second half to seal his team's victory.

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Blazing Start and Unfortunate Injury

Moscardo was promoted to Corinthians' first team in 2023 and quickly earned a starting spot under then-coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo. Wearing the number 44 shirt, the midfielder was a key player in Timão's midfield and played a fundamental role in the fight against relegation in the Brasileirão. His only goal for the Alvinegro came against Vasco da Gama, a match won by the São Paulo side that practically ruled out any chance of relegation.

After his rapid rise, Moscardo was sold to PSG for 20 million euros (about R$ 107 million at the time), plus 2 million (approximately R$ 10.7 million) in bonuses.

However, the youngster was found to have a foot injury during medical exams and needed about six months to recover. During this period, he was "loaned" by the French club to Corinthians, who made use of him in two more matches before Moscardo's definitive move to the Parisian club.

Gabriel Moscardo – (Photo: Agência Corinthians)

At PSG, he was left without a place in the squad because he missed the club's preseason, and was loaned to Reims, who reached the French Cup final precisely against Paris. In this first loan spell, Moscardo played only ten matches and scored one goal.

This season, Moscardo took part in PSG's preseason and was even named in the squad for the Club World Cup. However, the Parisians decided to loan the Brazilian out again, this time to Braga. In Portuguese football, the midfielder has played seven matches and now, has scored one goal.

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