Player expressed his desire to end his career with a Serie B trophy
The defender, aged 37, announced that he will retire at the end of the current season. The decision was revealed shortly after Santos secured their return to the first division of the with a convincing 2-0 victory over Coritiba. The player expressed his desire to end his career with a Series B trophy. In his statements, Gil stated that his decision had been made for some time. “As soon as the season ends, I’m going to take some time to rest,” he commented. Despite having received a renewal proposal from Santos, he decided it was time to retire from the field. The defender also expressed his joy at Santos’ access to the elite of Brazilian football. He highlighted the importance of this moment, especially after being runner-up in the Campeonato Paulista. “It’s a very good feeling to return Santos to the first division. We had this objective and now, with access guaranteed, we are going in search of the Series B title”, he stated.
Published by Sarah Paula
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