The ex-PSG star faces a big decision on his future, with Al-Hilal ready to let the oft-injured striker leave the club this summer.
“I know it will be my last World Cup, my last chance, and I will do everything to play there,” Neymar said in an interview with CNN earlier this month. Brazil certainly felt the absence of the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star during their last CONMEBOL qualifying campaign, falling to fifth place in the standings, seven points behind their historic rivals Argentina.
Neymar appeared in Brazil’s first four matches, recording five goal contributions, but he tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee during a surprise 2–0 defeat to Uruguay on the 17th. October 2023, and was evacuated from the field in tears. He has not worn the famous yellow tunic for his country since then.
Al-Hilal finally welcomed Neymar back onto the pitch in October last year, but his return lasted just 42 minutes over two games as he suffered a torn hamstring after overstretching his leg to reach the ball. Neymar is now almost at the end of his recovery from this particular blow, but according to The Athleticthere is virtually no chance of him being offered a contract extension by the Saudi Pro League champions, who have seen no return on their initial €90m (£77m) investment / $98 million) in the Brazilian over the past two seasons.
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Neymar will leave the Middle East when his contract expires this summer, and despite his ongoing physical struggles, there is no shortage of potential suitors for his signature. The question is: where is the best place for Neymar to rebuild his form and confidence in order to establish himself again in the Brazil team ahead of the 2026 World Cup? GOAL reviews the six transfer options available to the 32-year-old below…
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