Neymar Jr is a Brazilian professional footballer who was widely considered the third-best player in the world during his peak, with only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi considered to be better than him. Despite achieving global fame and acclaim and winning a plethora of titles and awards throughout his career, fans yet believe that he never reached his peak and could have become an even better player than he did. The Brazilian star is now nearing the end of his career and is reportedly set to move back to his boyhood club, Santos. This article talks about this potential move and how fans are excited to see Neymar return to his boyhood club.
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Neymar Jr first made a name for himself while playing for Brazilian football team Santos. In fact, he was so good that he managed to finish in the top 10 rankings of the Ballon d’Or in 2011, becoming the only player playing outside of Europe to achieve this feat. Neymar was regarded as one of the best talents in the world, and he blossomed into an incredible player after moving to Barcelona in 2013. Neymar was part of one of the most dangerous attacking trios in history, the ‘MSN’, which consisted of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Neymar Jr.
Despite achieving incredible success at Barcelona, the Brazilian star decided to leave and join Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 in one of the biggest and most talked about transfers the world has ever seen. He played very well for PSG but was never able to capture the limelight, especially due to PSG’s poor showings in multiple UEFA Champions League (UCL) campaigns. His career at PSG was also littered with injuries, and the player soon decided to look for a move away from the club and joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in 2023.
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Neymar Jr spent most of his time at Al-Hilal on the sidelines due to various injuries, and the Saudi club has now had enough of this. They have decided to terminate his contract and allow him to leave for free in a bid to cut their losses and move on. The Brazilian’s career has been filled with injuries, and while he wants to continue to play football, it looks like it will be very tough for him to do so at the club level. This is why Neymar has decided to return back to Santos, to continue playing football for a club he loves, even if it is not at the highest level.
🚨💣 Neymar Jr back to Santos, story confirmed and HERE WE GO! ⚪️⚫️🇧🇷
Al Hilal have terminated Ney’s contract with immediate effect as the Brazilian will now travel for medical and sign in as new Santos player.
Back to Santos, back to Vila Belmiro.
Ney volta pra casa. 🔙🏡 pic.twitter.com/gmPu9uVdNa
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 27, 2025
Another reason why Santos is excited to sign the Brazilian star is that his experience and leadership can serve as a catalyst for young talents emerging from Santos’ famed youth academy. He now has the opportunity to give back to the club that nurtured him, supporting the next generation of players in their journeys to greatness. This aspect of his return could forge an inspiring connection between past and present, reminding both players and fans not to forget where they come from. Neymar appreciating the club where he first made a name for himself is a wonderful thing to see.
In a world where player transfers often reflect commercial interests rather than emotional connections, Neymar Jr.’s return to Santos is a refreshing reminder of the passion and history interwoven in the fabric of football. As he ties the black and white colours back around his waist, he takes a step toward re-establishing his legacy while reaffirming his love for the game at the grassroots level. Football fans are very excited to see the Brazilian star back in Santos’ colours, and they remember it like yesterday when a young 17-year-old star busted onto the scene and captivated the entire world with his brilliant dribbling and flair.
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Guransh Machra is a sportswriter at Gutshot Magazine. He covers football news from local leagues like the Indian Super League as well as international leagues like the Premier League. He follows various sports like Football, Cricket, Formula 1, and Tennis. Apart from sports, Guransh is also enthusiastic about reading and gaming.
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