Santos’ new reinforcement for the 2026 season, Gabigol was introduced this Monday (5) to the Vila Belmiro team.
The striker returned to wearing the Peixe shirt after eight years and, right at the reception, he was charged by members of the club’s organized fans. On social media, the official profile of “Sangue Jovem” posted the video of the meeting with the message “Just the basics”.
“We want you to represent, we’re buying your stuff, bro. People don’t want you, people don’t want you here, but we’re going to buy your stuff, we’re going to support you, don’t forget the goal!”said one of the fans who participated in the presentation ceremony.
Lip reading by Gabigol and members of the Santos fans at the time of his presentation.
— VELLOSO (@vellosogg)
. In 2019, after scoring a goal against his former club, the number 9 showed a tattoo with the Libertadores cup, which he won with the Rio team.
The following year, he scored three more goals against Peixe and put his hands over his ears in
Gabigol at Santos
The signing of Gabigol was officially announced by Santos last Saturday (3).
The 29-year-old striker, who played for Cruzeiro in 2025, signed a season-long loan contract.
Of the 49 games in which he took to the field in 2025 for Raposa, the athlete started 23. In total, he scored 13 goals and distributed four assists. Gabigol lost space in the team due to the arrival of coach Leonardo Jardim and the rise of Kaio Jorge.
This is Gabigol’s third spell at Santos. A boy from Vila, the striker played for the club between 2013 and 2018. The player moved to Europe and played for Internazionale-ITA and Benfica-POR. He has also played for the Brazilian national team.
