The greatest player in Flamengo’s history praised and commented on the situation of Gabriel, who is in the last year of his contract with the club
Zico recognized the importance of Gabigol for the Flamengo, even without starting this season. Despite Pedro Having assumed the position of center forward in the main team, Rubro-Negro’s biggest idol highlighted the number 10’s professionalism.
“Talking about Gabigol, about what he represents, is raining on the wet. He made history at Flamengo regardless of what he does from now on. He always understood what it was like to wear the Flamengo shirt. He has always shown himself to be a great professional”, said Galinho.
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The process of renewing the two-time Libertadores champion has been blocked for a long time, in October 2023 there was an agreement, but the extension of the contract was not signed. From June this year, the player will be able to commit to any other club through a pre-contract.
Regarding the issue of negotiations between the athlete and the board, Zico got straight to the point. “Whether he will stay or not, there are people prepared to know that. I, on my team, would like to always have him”, he stated.
Source: sportbuzz
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