After the victory at MRV Stadium over Atlético-MG and the title win, Gabigol confirmed his departure from Flamengo and revealed that, starting in 2025, he will defend the colors of Cruzeiro.
Gabigol's contract with Flamengo expires at the end of this year and will not be renewed. This will allow Cruzeiro to sign the player without any transfer fees, only needing to cover his salaries and the signing bonus.
In an interview, Gabigol expressed his feelings about the farewell: “This was my last final. I will not be staying at Flamengo. But the feeling is immense and mutual. These final games are an opportunity for me to say goodbye to the fans and my teammates.”
“I want to enjoy this moment. Until December 31, 2024, I will still be a player for Flamengo. I want to enjoy it, make the most of it, and have a lot of fun, because this experience has been truly amazing. I love each one, the players, the fans. So now it’s time to enjoy.”
Gabigol: National Icon
Gabigol's journey at Flamengo is marked by his decisive role. Wearing jersey number 99, he became one of the greatest national idols, not only for the number of goals but also for the decisive moments when he found the back of the net. At Maracanã, during a final against Atlético, Gabigol scored two goals and reached 16 goals in finals – a remarkable achievement. Below are some of his feats for Flamengo:
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305 matches (first in the current squad)
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13 titles (tied with Arrascaeta and Bruno Henrique)
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160 goals (first in the current squad, sixth highest scorer in the club's history)
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44 assists (third in the current squad)
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32 goals in the Copa do Brasil, with 13 of them for Flamengo (third highest scorer in the competition)
