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Inter Milan wonderkid Gabriel Barbosa considering Fenerbahce loan after clubs agree on short-term deal

Brazilian forward struggled to make an impression last season and club chiefs hope to convince him to accept Turkey switch

Gabriel Barbosa is with the rest of Inter's squad in China

INTER MILAN wonderkid Gabriel Barbosa is considering a loan switch to Fenerbahce after the clubs agreed terms, according to reports.

The forward struggled to adapt to life in Italy and saw his first-team opportunities limited.

 Gabriel Barbosa is with the rest of Inter's squad in China
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Gabriel Barbosa is with the rest of Inter's squad in ChinaCredit: Rex Features
 The Brazilian came with a huge reputation but did not meet expectations
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The Brazilian came with a huge reputation but did not meet expectationsCredit: Rex Features

Club chiefs had been speaking to Las Palmas and Porto about a short-term switch.

And according to SkySports Italy, Fenerbahce have managed to come up with a suitable offer.

Gabriel now has a decision to make over his future with inter hoping to convince him a loan swap will help his career in the long run.

The 20-year-old joined the Serie A outfit in a big-money move from Santos last summer.

A number of clubs were in for the talent but Inter managed to steal a march on their rivals.

And the playmaker - knows as Gabigol - has vowed to make more of an impact in the next campaign after working hard in the off-season.

 Gabriel played just ten times in his first season at Inter
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Gabriel played just ten times in his first season at InterCredit: Getty Images
 Inter will try to persuade the four-cap Brazil international to accept the move
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Inter will try to persuade the four-cap Brazil international to accept the moveCredit: Getty Images

He said: "Every new season generates a great expectation on our part, from the people who follow us.

"It will be another year in Europe for me and I believe that I will be more prepared, more mature in order to play at my best.

";I hope this evolution can be shown on and off the pitch. I believe that.

 Gabriel celebrates his first and only strike in an Inter shirt
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Gabriel celebrates his first and only strike in an Inter shirtCredit: EPA

"Even during the break, I made a point of staying in good physical and mental shape.

"I did physical work during this period to get back to Europe well.

"Now I will continue this and achieve my best physical and technical form in the season that will come."



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