Neymar’s complicated spell at Al-Hilal could be about to end after the Brazilian suffered another setback, shortly after returning from the anterior cruciate ligament injury that kept him out of action for more than ‘one year. The Saudi Pro League side have reportedly lost patience with the 32-year-old and will not register him for the second half of the season, paving the way for his departure in 2025.
The former Paris Saint-Germain striker may be a psychologically damaged player at this point, but one team that is more than willing to take a chance on him is Santos. Neymar rose to prominence at the Brazilian club after coming through the academy, before leaving for Barcelona in 2013. Addressing rumors linking Neymar to his boyhood team, Santos president Marcio Calves, has not hesitated to express his desire to see the superstar make a comeback ” dream » in his old stomping grounds.
A dream comeback for Neymar
“There are no official negotiations with Neymar at the moment, but his return to our club is every fan’s dream”said Calves, executive director of Santos, according to Mundo Deportivo. “Neymar’s relationship with Santos is wonderful. He started his career here and the possibility of his return depends on his desire and his performance with Al Hilal.”
He added: “ I believe 60% that Neymar will join us at the end of his contract with Al Hilal. He can agree to leave because he likes Santos and thinks about going to the 2026 World Cup.
It is no exaggeration to say that Neymar’s transfer to Al-Hilal is one of the worst in football history. He is expected to be out for at least a month, and there is now a real chance he will leave the club after making just seven appearances.
