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Inter flop Gabigol closing in on Santos return

Gabriel Barbosa is keen on a return to Santos, the club's president has confirmed, with the forward ready to end his European nightmare.

Gabigol helped Brazil to win their home Olympics in 2016 and was considered one of the world's hottest young strikers, earning a move to Inter for a reported €25 million.

But the 21-year-old has flopped in Italy, scoring a single Serie A goal and failing to start any league games, while a loan spell at Benfica has failed to revive Gabigol's career.

Santos president Jose Carlos Peres says talks between the club and Inter over a Brazilian return for Gabigol are now ongoing.