Gabriel Barbosa has mentioned Bahia as one of the potential clubs he might consider joining following his departure from Flamengo. However, he has yet to make any commitments. During a recent interview, Barbosa expressed his interest in playing for a team in the northeast of Brazil, noting the passionate fanbases of clubs such as Fortaleza and Ceará. He conveyed his desire to join a club where he can compete for titles rather than settle for mid-table finishes elsewhere. Although he has received offers from Cruzeiro and Santos, his future remains undecided, leaving the possibility of a move to Bahia open.