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This winter, Neymar JR (33) decided to change the air. It must be said that we did not give him the choice in al-Hilal too much. After his long knee injury in October 2023, International Auriverde had only a few crumbs to put himself under the tooth once back in competition. Indeed, he only participated in 2 games with the Saudi club in the Asian Champions League (42 minutes), since he was not registered in the list of players authorized to participate in the Saudi Pro League. At the same time, Jorge Jesus sent him a rather clear message indicating that he did not have the level required to play with his team.
He went to Santos for 6 months
“Neymar can no longer evolve at the level at which we are used to. Things have become difficult for him, unfortunately ”. Declarations which have completely made Ney fall behind the scenes according to the Brazilian press. Indeed, he badly took the exit of the Portuguese coach. After that, the divorce with Al-Hilal was therefore almost acted. Time to settle administrative details, Neymar Jr then terminated his lease in Saudi Arabia before joining Santos freely for at least 6 months, with the possibility of extending to the 2026 World Cup. But the player has excluded anything for the following.
“Santos gave me the opportunity to come back, I obviously abandoned a lot to be here. It was a perfect meeting at that time when it was unimaginable, but it happened, assures the star. We have made a six -month contract. Obviously, it can be extended, we do not know what tomorrow has in store for us. Two months ago, I didn't even imagine being there, things go very quickly. It is a six -month contract that can be extended, and it is up to me to devote myself to 100%. I came back to play, be happy, score goals and help the team in the best possible way. ” In stride, Uol revealed that Ney was already considering a return to Europe during the summer of 2025, if his contract was not extended.
Neymar is preparing for Barça
The Brazilian media even added that the footballer believes that a new experience on the old continent would be his best chance to participate in the 2026 World Cup, his last big goal. This Thursday, the Cadena Ser says a little more about Neymar's plans, who already has his future destination in mind. Thus, we learn that the attacker wants to find the form in Santos to join FC Barcelona this summer. A club he dreams of finding for a few years. This was already the case several times when he was at PSG. But the Iberian media specifies that Ney, who is preparing for Barça and Brazil, does not know if we want him in Catalonia, he who will have the advantage of being free. Before thinking of a return, he will however have to find his best level. For the moment, this is not yet the case with Santos, where he has not shone since his return.
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