Neymar: Brazil forward ‘rediscovering joy’ back at boyhood-club Santos
Neymar said Santos is helping him “rediscover joy” after returning to his childhood club to sign a short-term contract.
The 33-year-old ended a 16-month goal drought when he recovered from the free throw percentage of Santos hitting a 3-1 win over Agua Santa on Sunday.
“I’m so happy to be in the game again. I feel like I’m improving,” Neymar said. Terminate his contract by joint agreement After the club’s wounded spell.
He added: “Obviously, I’m not going to be 100% physically, it’s just my fourth game, but I’m getting better and better.
“I was anxious to score and wanted to dedicate it to the fans and my family.”
Al-Hilal signed Neymar from Paris St-Germain in August 2023, but had only seven appearances due to a knee injury.
Neymar made his debut for the 17-year-old Santos in 2009, scoring 136 goals and 64 assists in his initial match at the club.
Brazilian striker further establishes himself as one of the best football players in the world Join Barcelona for £48.6m 2013.
During his time at Nou Camp, he won eight trophys including the Champions League and two La Liga titles before joining St-Germain, Paris World record fee of £200 million 2017.
He won 13 more trophys in Paris but lost with manager Luis Enrique and sought new challenges in Saudi Arabia.
Shortly after the switch, Neymar crossed Pele and became Brazil’s all-time leading male scorer with 78 goals, but has not played for his country since his initial knee injury in October 2023.
Neymar said he had been “hoping this moment came true” when he announced his return to Santos deal until June 30.
“We are helping each other, Santos is helping me, and they open the door for me to rediscover football, to rediscover joy,” he said.
“I don’t want to sign a long-term contract because I don’t know I’m going to be back. I don’t know how I’ll feel in these months. Let’s enjoy these moments, it’s a great era to start Santos.”
