Pushed towards the exit by Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2023, Neymar decided to go into exile in Saudi Arabia, where he signed a miraculous contract in favor of the Al-Hilal club. But a year after his arrival in the Gulf, the Brazilian star chose to return home to Brazil after terminating his lease.
Returning to Santos, where it all began for him, during the winter of 2024, the “Ney” could have made an unexpected comeback in Europe last summer. This is what this Wednesday teaches us La Gazzetta dello Sport.
According to the Italian media, the former Barcelona player was at the heart of a long reflection on the Naples side. President Aurelio De Laurentiis, sporting director Giovanni Manna and coach Antonio Conte seriously looked into the feasibility of a transfer for the Brazilian.
Neymar, the “problem” that changes everything
The idea of ​​​​recruiting Neymar trotted through the heads of the three men from January to May. But Neapolitan decision-makers ultimately gave up on starting discussions with the clan of the Auriverde icon. They estimated that the arrival of Santos number 10 would have generated “ balance problems » in the locker room.
The reigning Italian champions then turned to Kevin De Bruyne, who is making a good debut for the Partenopei. Neymar stayed at Santos, where he injured his thigh again. His return to competition is not expected before November.
