On January 12, Beijing time, the Brazilian First Division powerhouse Santos officially announced that the former Chinese Super League giants Guangzhou (formerly Guangzhou Evergrande) powerful foreign aid Golat officially landed in the new owner, the two sides reached an agreement on the term of the contract until December 31, 2023, Golat will wear a symbol of the glory of the No. 10 jersey.
Golat joined Guangzhou Evergrande (now Guangzhou) at the start of 2015, and played 174 matches for the team in various tournaments, scoring 110 goals and recording 54 assists, helping the team win three Chinese Super League (CSL) titles, one AFC Champions League (AFC) title, and one AFC Cup (F.A.C. Cup) title. However, in November last year, Golat's contract with Guangzhou expired and he chose to return to his native Brazil. A number of Brazilian clubs threw their weight around, with Santos eventually coming out on top and agreeing to a deal with Golat.
In an exclusive interview with Santos FC, Gallagher was thrilled to say, "Since my first contact with Santos, I have been fascinated by this historic and prestigious club. I am honored to wear the Santos jersey, especially the famous No. 10. I will give my all to this number and to the glory of Pele with 100 percent passion and effort."
