 After joining the Italian side, Gabriel joined the club's youth academy  and played the remaining half-season for Juventus' reserve during the 2011–12 season.On 30 August 2012, Gabriel was sent on a season-long loan deal to Serie B newcomer Pro Vercelli, another Piedmont-based team, along with Juventus teammate, Alberto Masi.Gabriel made his Serie B debut on 9 September 2012 as 61st-minute substitute in a 1–2 home loss against Livorno in what would impressively be his first and only substitute appearance for the club.