The presentation of Gabriel Barbosa as Santos' new player was marked by an unusual moment, this Monday, in Vila Belmiro, when the striker was confronted by members of the organized Sangue Jovem fan base. While wearing the jerseys of the organized cheerleaders and being introduced to the fans, Gabigol heard a direct message from one of the group's members, in a firm but uneventful tone: «We just want you to represent us. A lot of people didn't want you here, but we'll support you. But don’t forget the goals.” The forward listened, greeted the fans and responded briefly: “Relax.” “Gabigol”:Because the 9 Brazilians firmed with Santos and in full firm fell to the brave bar and threatened death, “you are in deuda taking sips because you don't salt”, the traditional values pic.twitter.com/XOZxBmnOQc— Es tendencia en 𝕏 (@EsTendenciaEnX) January 5, 2026 The moment gained prominence due to the player's recent past in clashes with Santos, especially during his time at Flamengo. In 2019, after scoring against fishGabigol showed a tattoo of the Libertadores, a gesture that generated strong controversy among Santos fans. The following year, he scored three times again against the club where he formed and responded to the stands with provocative gestures, putting his hands over his ears. Despite this history, Santos made official the return of the striker, now 29 years old, last Saturday, in a third spell at the club. Gabigol arrives on a season-long loan, after having represented Cruzeiro in 2025, where he played 49 games, scored 13 goals and added four assists for the team coached by Leonardo Jardim. Formed at Santos, a club he represented between 2013 and 2018, the forward had experience in European football with Inter and Benfica - five games and one goal -, in addition to a long career at Flamengo and stints with the Brazilian national team.