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Having deserted the European lawns with his departure from PSG in August 2023, Neymar then experienced a real ordeal on the side of Al-Hilal. Recruited for €90M, the Brazilian genius only played seven small matches in Saudi Arabia. While a return to Santos is now being discussed, the Brazilian press has revealed the motivations for this return of the child prodigy.
“Neymar will not be included in the squad for the championship. He can participate in the Asian Champions League. The Saudi League is one of the best leagues in the world. All Al-Hilal players can play for any club in Europe. Just as he was about to return, he was injured again. He is a player who leaves no doubt, a world-class player. But the truth is that physically, Neymar can no longer perform at the level we are used to. Things got tough for him, unfortunately. » Recently, the coachAl-Hilal Jorge Jesus revealed with great difficulty that the future of Neymar should not be written within the Saudi club.
-Neymar returning to Santos?
From then on, several media revealed that the former star of PSG could potentially bounce back in MLS, while the Chicago Fire was very interested in his coming. Nevertheless, Neymar seems to be heading towards the choice of the heart. Bruised by injuries, the top scorer in the history of the Brazilian selection is actively approaching a return to Santos. Indeed, a six-month loan within his training club could soon be concluded according to the local media Fish Journalthen confirmed by the journalist Fabrizio Romano.
The 2026 World Cup in the viewfinder
According to Globo Esporte, Neymar is motivated by the idea of returning home, for three main reasons. Initially, the former Parisian hopes to find regular playing time with a view to the 2026 World Cup, which should be his last major international competition. HAS Santos, Neymar would also find affection from the local public. Finally, this six-month loan does not commit him in the long term, and the latter could think about his future in complete freedom next summer. To be continued…
