Gabigol and owner of SAF do Cruzeiro mock Tite after playing at Flamengo

During the hiring period, Cruzeiro took advantage of present Gabigol officially. During the press conference held this Saturday (4), in Belo Horizonte, the attacker did not miss the opportunity to provoke coach Tite, with whom he had disagreements during his time at Flamengo.

Joke with Pedro Lourenço generates laughter

Pedro Lourenço, owner of SAF do Cruzeiro, made a joke when mentioning Gabigol's relationship with the coach:

"He said that, if a technician came here, he wouldn't come, no. "

Gabigol responded immediately:

"I didn't say it, but I'll say it now: it's true Now you know."

The comment generated laughter from both Pedro Lourenço and Gabigol himself and reverberated on the networks social media, fueling debates between Flamengo and Cruzeiro fans.

History of disagreements with Tite

Gabigol and Tite worked together on Flamengo between 2023 and 2024. During this period, the coach didn't give the center forward many opportunities, which generated dissatisfaction. In 2024, Gabigol was little used, falling behind Pedro in the cast hierarchy.

In statements after winning the Copa do Brasil by Flamengo, Gabigol recalled the difficulties faced under Tite's command:

"I had a year (2024) practically that I didn't play , a very difficult year for me. The issue of doping, the issue of a coach too, who didn't count on me And on a daily basis it's much more complicated than that. tell the story at the end."

New chapter in career

Now, Gabigol is looking to restart his career at Cruzeiro, where he will have the opportunity to retake his leading role. His reunion with the fans took place in a festive atmosphere, but the exchange of barbs with Tite keeps the memory of a turbulent period at Flamengo alive.