Gabigol determined to fight for Inter place

Gabriel Barbosa's future remains at Inter despite
speculation he could leave San Siro for Las
Palmas, according to the striker's father.
Much was expected of the Brazil international
when he swapped Santos for Inter in August but he
struggled to make an impact for the Nerazzurri.
The 20-year-old failed to start a single Serie A
game in 2016-17 and only managed one league
goal in his nine substitute appearances.
He has regularly been linked with a move away
from the club - Liverpool are one side said to be
interested - while he incurred the wrath of Inter's
fans when he left the dugout in last month's clash
with Lazio after being overlooked by caretaker
coach Stefano Vecchi.
After a less-than-impressive first campaign, a
switch to Las Palmas had been mooted by Spanish
media, but Gabigol's father insists his son will
remain at San Siro in 2017-18.
"Las Palmas? With all due respect to the Spanish
club, we've never had any contact with them or
loan requests from them," Valdemir Barbosa told
Premium Sport.
"Therefore these are just transfer market
inventions.
"At the moment Gabriel is in Brazil on holiday to
enjoy leisure time with his friends and family and
recharge ahead of the coming season.
"He knows his potential, he's always faced up to
challenges and this time will be no different. My
son intends to stay at Inter and make the fans
happy. Forza Inter sempre!"