Inter have officially announced the arrival of Gabriel Barbosa – known as Gabigol – from Santos on a contract to June 2021.
The striker already flew in last week for his medical and returned to play one last game with Santos, saying an emotional farewell to the fans.
This evening Inter released a statement confirming he has signed a new contract with Inter on the day of his 20th birthday.
The transfer is believed to be worth around €28m, although it will be split between the various groups who own his rights.
Inter have officially announced the arrival of Gabriel Barbosa – known as Gabigol – from Santos on a contract to June 2021.
The striker already flew in last week for his medical and returned to play one last game with Santos, saying an emotional farewell to the fans.
This evening Inter released a statement confirming he has signed a new contract with Inter on the day of his 20th birthday.
The transfer is believed to be worth around €28m, although it will be split between the various groups who own his rights.
“Gabriel Barbosa Almeida received a bonus present today after officially signing as an Inter player on his 20th birthday,” read a statement.
“The Brazilian striker has moved to Milan after four seasons at Santos, where he won the Sao Paulo state championship twice in 2015 and 2016.
“Gabigol has represented his country at U15, U17, U20 and U23 level before making his debut for the senior team in March 2016. He has since played four times and scored twice for the Verde-Amarela.
“He was part of the history-making Olympic squad that won Brazil’s first-ever gold medal in football at Rio 2016.
“As we wait to see him in action at San Siro, the Nerazzurri club and fans give Gabigol a warm welcome to the club, wishing him a happy birthday and a fantastic career in a Nerazzurri shirt.”