# Santos FC interest in Gabigol

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/santos-fc-interest-in-gabigol
> Updated: 2026-09-23T13:29:19.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Striker Gabigol has emerged as a leading figure in the Campeonato Brasileiro for Santos FC, recording 21 goals and 10 assists in 42 matches. His performance has prompted interest from Santos management to secure his services for the next season, though his current contract with Cruzeiro runs until 2028.

Santos football director Alexandre Mattos has clarified that the club has not yet initiated formal negotiations with Cruzeiro regarding the player. Mattos indicated that discussions will likely wait until after the conclusion of the Brazilian Championship and the club’s internal electoral process, as the club intends to first determine the player’s own career wishes.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Football transfer updates: Gabigol's future at Santos and Sporting's interest in Germán Valera

Santos director Alexandre Mattos says negotiations for Gabigol's future are on hold until after the Brazilian Championship, while Sporting CP eyes Elche winger Germán Valera.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/football-transfer-updates-gabigols-future-at-santos-and-sportings-interest-in-germn-valera

### 2026-09-21: Santos FC sees Gabigol lead scoring while goalkeeper Brazão undergoes surgery

Gabigol leads Santos with the highest goal involvement average in Série A, while goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão is sidelined until 2027 following shoulder surgery.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gabriel-brazo-undergoes-shoulder-surgery-sidelined-by-santos

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