Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhães has his sights set on a future move back to Brazil, with dreams of playing for Corinthians, his boyhood club.
The defender, who has made a name for himself in European football, revealed his aspirations in a candid interview with ESPN Brasil.
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He shared a touching glimpse into his personal connection with the team, recounting how he still takes the train to watch Corinthians play.
Despite his strong ties to Brazil, Arsenal is not ready to let go of one of their top players just yet. The club values his significant contributions, which have been pivotal in their Premier League resurgence.
Gabriel’s declaration aligns with a common trend among Brazilian players who often return to their domestic leagues as they wind down their careers in Europe. A most recent case is Thiago Silva to Fluminense leading to some speculations about Neymar joining Santos.
While the idea of Gabriel in a Corinthians jersey is still a distant possibility, his commitment to Arsenal remains unwavering. But his dream? It remains clear: to return home and “feel that energy” of playing for the team he has loved since childhood.
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
Binge the full series, available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel.
