Neymar is already working on his next transfer

More than an injury. Monday evening, Neymar Jr returned to the Al-Hilal infirmary for a period of between 4 and 6 weeks, after tearing his hamstring during the Asian Champions League match against Esteghal Tehran (victory 3 to 0). A hard blow for the Brazilian who had just come out in October, after a little over a year spent away from the football fields due to a serious knee injury. For his club, which has only been able to count on him in 13% of meetings since his arrival, it is a huge blow to the head. For the player, it is also a difficult pill to swallow since he hoped to regain form and his level, as well as the Brazilian selection.

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Ney negotiates his departure this winter

But he will still have to wait. On the Al-Hilal side, we are starting to lose patience. In Saudi Arabia, the television channel MBC Action mentioned a possible departure at the end of the season or after the Club World Cup because “that no SPL club can put a Category A player up for sale this winter.” Unless the contract is terminated. And this is precisely the information that was revealed on Wednesday by UOL. The Brazilian media explained that Al-Hilal plans to break the lease of its star player in January. This Thursday, UOL reveals new elements on this burning issue. Thus, the Auriverde publication ensures that Ney is discussing with his club the possibility of finding an amicable agreement to leave at the start of 2025.

The former PSG player knows that he risks giving up a very large sum of money by terminating his contract. But that's not the most important thing in his eyes, he who dreams of a return to Santos. UOL explains that the Brazilian team has received positive signals from the player and that they are very optimistic about his return this winter or at the latest during the summer. She will do absolutely everything in her power to repatriate the club's darling. UOL specifies that Santos is already working on this operation behind the scenes. Le Peixe is considering an agreement that would go beyond what is usually done.

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He is already preparing his return to Santos

The idea is to offer him the biggest salary possible while adding bonuses such as a percentage on commercial actions, jersey sales and part of the money the club will receive from new sponsors. In addition, Santos works hand in hand with the Neymar clan. The player's father, Neymar Sr, is already involved in the life of the club since he collaborates on important issues, notably on international expansion or discussions with foreign funds. He also negotiated the agreement between Santos and Blaze, the main sponsor of the Serie A team who is also a partner of the footballer. There is no doubt that he will still be in charge regarding the possible return of his son to Brazil.

And to convince Ney, Peixe also decided to collaborate with people appreciated by the player. Close to the Auriverde star and business partner of the Neymar family, Armênio Neto was recruited as head of marketing by Santos. On the field side, Serginho, who is a friend of the former PSG player, was recommended by Ney to the Auriverde team. Other players, like Ganso (Fluminense), Gabigol (Flamengo), Léo Baptistão (Almería) and Danilo (Juventus), are in the sights of the SFC in order to build a great team around him. Neymar could also influence the recruitment of a coach. UOL assures that he slipped the name of Jorge Sampaoli, with whom he would be very curious to work. But the latter is close to Rennes. Neymar is not yet at Santos, but he is already preparing his return!