30.01.2025 22:31
Neymar, who terminated his contract with the Saudi Arabian team Al-Hilal, has returned to where it all began. The Brazilian star has transferred back to Santos, the club where he was developed, after 12 years. The 32-year-old player announced his transfer himself.
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Neymar, who terminated his contract with Al-Hilal, one of the teams in the Saudi Arabian Pro League, announced that he has returned to Santos, the club where he started his football career, after 12 years.
HE ANNOUNCED HIS TRANSFER
The Brazilian star stated in a video he shared on his social media account, "I want to step onto the field again. Playing football is the thing that makes me the happiest in this life. Only a club like Santos could give me the strength I need to overcome the challenges ahead of me."
RECORD TRANSFER FEES PAID
Neymar transferred from Santos, where he was raised in the youth system, to Barcelona in 2013 for a transfer fee of 88 million euros. The Brazilian star signed with PSG in 2017 for a historic transfer fee of 222 million euros, and in 2023, he moved to Al-Hilal for 90 million euros.
INJURIES HAUNTED HIM IN SAUDI ARABIA
Due to serious injuries he suffered at Al-Hilal, the 32-year-old Neymar did not get much playing time, managing to play only 42 minutes in 2 matches this season. The Brazilian star played a total of 7 matches for the Saudi Arabian team, scoring 1 goal and providing 3 assists.
HE MADE HISTORY AT SANTOS
Neymar scored 136 goals in 225 matches while wearing the Santos jersey between 2009 and 2013, becoming one of the legends of the club. During this period, Neymar won the Brazil Cup (2010) and the Copa Libertadores (2011), becoming one of the most unforgettable stars in both the club's and world football's history.
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