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1 Nov 2024 | 22.00
La Liga
PUBLICIDAD
Santos dreams of a high-impact signing: the return of Neymar. The Brazilian club seeks to repatriate their star, who currently plays for Al Hilal and whose contract expires in the summer of 2025.
After his time in Saudi Arabia, where a serious injury kept him away from the field for a year, Neymar could become a free agent and make the big leap back to the team where his football career began. In recent statements, Santos' vice president, Osvaldo Nico, affirmed that they are already in talks with the Brazilian star, projecting his return for June 2025.
Will Neymar return to Brazil?
Neymar emerged from Santos and was instrumental in winning the Copa Libertadores in 2011, leaving an indelible mark with 136 goals and 64 assists in 225 matches before his move to Barcelona in 2013. He was the idol who propelled Santos to the top of South America, and his return could be the catalyst the team needs to solidify its position in the Brasileirao, as they currently lead Serie B and are on the verge of promotion.
Although Neymar denied immediate plans to return to Brazil in February, he kept the possibility open of returning to his original club someday. Santos' president, Andrés Rueda, confirmed preliminary discussions at the time, but clarified that the attacker's return would depend on his physical recovery and other factors, such as his high salary, which could pose a significant obstacle to the operation.
Despite the challenges, the potential return of Neymar has generated great excitement among fans and would be a boost for the Brazilian league. His signing would not only bring back one of the most prominent talents of the last decade but also signify the revival of an ambitious project at Santos, striving to regain its prestige after the historic relegation.
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