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From the moment Neymar set foot on Santos's turf, the football world began to wonder how long his return home would last. Twelve years after his explosion in Brazil, the former player of Barcelona and PSG returned to the club where he was born, seeking to rediscover himself after a gray period filled with injuries in Saudi Arabia. However, far from thinking about retiring, the 33-year-old star keeps alive the ambition to enjoy one last dance in European elite.
Neymar, Santos, and the dream of a grand farewell
Neymar's return to Santos was an act full of emotion and nostalgia. In Vila Belmiro, he regained minutes, confidence, and the affection of a fan base that never stopped idolizing him. However, his contract with the São Paulo club expires on December 31, and according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, his intention is to return to compete at the highest level in Europe to end his career on a high note.
He is no longer the lightning-fast winger who outpaced everyone. His football has matured: he moves in central areas, manages the game tempo, and participates more in playmaking than execution. Neymar has lost speed but retains the vision, touch, and tactical intelligence that have always set him apart.
Napoli and the missed opportunity
During the past summer, Napoli was one of the clubs seriously considering his signing. Antonio Conte and Aurelio De Laurentiis internally discussed the possibility of incorporating him, but they ultimately opted for Kevin De Bruyne, deeming the Belgian to offer immediate performance and less physical risk.
At that time, the idea of signing Neymar was dismissed. However, the passing months have altered the landscape. His contract with Santos is about to end, and according to various sources, his agent, Pini Zahavi, has once again offered him to both Napoli and Inter Milan. Both clubs have a good relationship with the Israeli agent and are open to revising their stance for the winter transfer window.
Serie A, an appealing challenge
The prospect of seeing Neymar in Serie A generates great excitement. Not only due to his talent but also for the media impact his arrival would have on the Italian championship. At 33, the Brazilian knows he can't compete based on physical power but rather on intelligence and technique. His current role, closer to that of an attacking midfielder than a winger, would fit perfectly in tactical systems like those of Conte or Simone Inzaghi, where individual talent combines with a pronounced collective rigor.
Napoli, the reigning champion, seeks to maintain its status in Italy and strengthen its squad to continue competing in Europe. Neymar's arrival would be a significant sporting and commercial coup. In the case of Inter Milan, the possibility also exists, especially if the Lombardy team decides to reinforce its offensive area for the second half of the season.

Inter back in the picture
Inter had Neymar's name on the table in the summer but scrapped the deal for financial reasons. Now, with the January transfer window approaching, it's not ruled out that the Nerazzurri reconsider the move if they manage to free up wage mass. Zahavi maintains constant contact with Inter's management, and the player would be willing to lower his demands to return to a top league.
The World Cup, the great motivation
Beyond money or fame, what drives Neymar is the desire to play one last World Cup with Brazil. The 2026 tournament is his major goal, and to convince national team coach Carlo Ancelotti, he needs to return to the elite, maintain a competitive rhythm, and demonstrate that he can still make a difference.
The calendar is shortening, and negotiations are accelerating. December 31 will mark the end of his time at Santos and possibly the beginning of a new adventure in Europe. If everything aligns, Serie A could be the perfect stage for Neymar to write the final chapter of a career as brilliant as it is unpredictable.
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