Agent Wagner Ribeiro said former Inter striker Gabriel Barbosa failed at San Siro because of Mauro Icardi and Javier Zanetti. ‘They were jealous’.

Gabigol has returned to form after his return to Brazil, where he helped Flamengo pick up the Copa Libertadores for the first time in 38 years.

But he never managed to convince at Inter, scoring one goal in 10 games, and moved on a permanent deal to Flamengo in January 2020.

Gabriel Barbosa has officially signed with Flamengo and the Brazilian forward completed a €17m deal from Inter.

The Copa Libertadores winner have confirmed the arrival of Gabigol and would reportedly have to pay 20 per cent of a future re-sale of the player to.

The 23-year-old has been on loan at Flamengo since January 2019 and has contributed 34 goals in 43 matches for the club.

Inter also loaned him out to Benfica earlier and Gabigol has seemingly failed to feature in the future of the Nerazzurri.

Flamengo have finally agreed terms with Inter to sign Gabriel ‘Gabigol’ Barbosa on a permanent basis, claim multiple sources.

ESPN in Brazil, Globoesporte and Sportitalia all maintain the deal is done and only the paperwork needs to be signed now.

He was on loan at Flamengo until December 31, but this would be a full transfer for approximately €18m plus bonuses and 20 per cent sell-on fee.

The 23-year-old striker has already agreed a contract to June 2024 worth €4m per year.

Gabriel ‘Gabigol’ Barbosa is finally ready to make his move to Flamengo permanent, as Inter will pocket €18m plus 20 per cent sell-on fee.

According to Sportitalia, La Gazzetta dello Sport and more, the deal is at last done and the paperwork being drawn up today.

The striker will remain at Flamengo for €18m plus a 20 per cent cut of his next transfer fee if and when they sell him on.

Gabigol had been linked with a move back to Europe for West Ham United or Tottenham Hotspur, but always had his heart set on remaining in Brazil.

Negotiations between Inter and Flamengo are believed to be reaching their conclusion for Brazilian striker Gabigol, states Sky Sport Italia.

The 23-year-old had spent the last year on loan at the Brazilian side, and played an instrumental part in their Copa Libertadores success, scoring both goals in the final against River Plate.

Gabigol had been linked with a move to England, with West Ham at one time thought to be interested.

The Gabigol saga drags on, as Flamengo insist they “should have a happy ending” next week, but remain a long way off Inter’s asking price.

Gabriel Barbosa is still owned by Inter, but rediscovered his form on loan in Brazil for first Santos and then Flamengo.

He scored 34 goals in 43 games for Flamengo, leading them to the Brazilian league title as well as the historic Copa Libertadores and the Final of the Club World Cup.

Mundo Deportivo suggest Inter striker Gabriel ‘Gabigol’ Barbosa and Milan’s Rafael Leao are options to replace injured Barcelona hitman Luis Suarez.

The Uruguay international had surgery this week on a knee ligament injury, ruling him out for at least four months.

It’s a huge setback for the Blaugrana, who are already stuttering this season.

Ousmane Dembele is also a long way off his full recovery, so Barcelona are going back on the transfer market.

West Ham United’s offer for Gabriel ‘Gabigol’ Barbosa has been rejected by Inter, claim Italian reports, as they wanted him on loan with option to buy.

The Brazilian was purchased from Santos in 2016 for €29.5m and struggled both at San Siro and on loan at Benfica.

He returned to Brazil on loan and truly hit form for Flamengo, taking them to the league title and the Copa Libertadores with 34 goals in 43 games.

Although Flamengo are eager to keep hold of him permanently, they have not been able to agree terms with Inter.

Flamengo’s offer of €16m plus 20 per cent of a future sale does not convince Inter, so Gabriel ‘Gabigol’ Barbosa is courted by West Ham and Crystal Palace.

For several months now, Flamengo have claimed there is a deal in place to sign Gabigol on a permanent basis after his hugely successful loan spell.

However, Inter always warned they hadn’t yet reached an agreement for the buy-out clause and are prepared to sell him to the highest bidder.

Flamengo President Rodlfo Landim insists the deal is done with Inter for Gabriel 'Gabigol' Barbosa, despite continuing reports to the contrary. “We reached an agreement three months ago.”

The Brazilian club face Liverpool in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup in Qatar tomorrow, and Landim claims they and Inter have already settled on a fee for the striker.