From Brazil to Italy, from Santos to Inter. Life has changed dramatically for Gabigol in such a short space of time. The Brazilian international striker has been speaking to Guerin Sportivo about his new life in Serie A.
 

WITHOUT ANY DOUBT: “I am in a team that has made history in football. For me it’s been a great emotion and given me the incentive to be the best. I could have gone to China, where I was offered a lot of money, Spain or England but form the beginning I had no doubts where I wanted to go. I felt the warmth of the people as soon as I arrived”.
 

PHASE OF ADAPTATION: “I have to adapt to a championship which is very different to Brazil. Italian football is more tactical but we have a great team and I want to win because here there is a strong desire to succeed. The Scudetto? Yes, for sure we have the potential to win it. The San Siro is a wonderful stage on which to play and I hope it becomes my home for a long time”.  

NO PREFERENCE: “I have spoken several times with de Boer and he knows I have no preference in where I play. I can play as a main striker or out wide. It will be up to me to adapt to the demands of the coach. The only way I will get regular first-team football is if I continue to train hard. It was easier at Santos because I knew the movements of my teammates but I’m sure I’ll be successful here”.


Steve MItchell @barafundler