Gabriel Barbosa Almeida, simply known by Gabriel, is the striker dubbed the 'new Neymar' who looks destined to follow in the Brazilian's footsteps from Santos to Barcelona. The La Liga giants have preferential rights to buy the 18-year-old as part of their deal for former Santos striker Neymar from the Brazilian Serie A club last summer. The forward, having made his professional debut as a 16-year-old, has also adapted the nickname 'Gabigol' due to his goalscoring prowess in Brazil. VIDEO Scroll down to watch striker Gabriel match Neymar's debut goal tally for Santos The next big thing: Santos's Gabriel could soon be en route to Barcelona and following in Neymar's footsteps
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Gabriel Barbosa Almeida - known by Gabriel - looks destined to move to the Nou Camp as Barcelona have preferential rights on the 18-year-old
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Barcelona secured first rights during transfer of Neymar from Santos
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Gabriel, a Santos starlet, has been dubbed the 'new Neymar' and admits he has always 'dreamed of this (move to Barcelona) since I was little'
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'Gabigol' is Gabriel's other nickname due to goalscoring prowess in Brazil
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Gabriel has five goals and three assists in 14 appearances this season
Starlet: Gabriel's current deal with @placeholder expires in 2015 and Barcelona can steal the teenager soon enough