20.01.2025 19:00
Brazilian star footballer Neymar, who plays for the Saudi Arabian team Al-Hilal, is returning to Santos, the club where he developed his skills. The Brazilian team has made an offer to loan the experienced player. It has been reported that Santos President Marcelo Teixeira's close relationship with Neymar's father played a significant role in this transfer, and that the agreement is close to being finalized.
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In 2023, Neymar, who transferred to the Saudi Arabian team Al-Hilal for a record transfer fee that went down in the history of world football from PSG, is preparing to return to his former team.
SANTOS MADE A LOAN OFFER
According to Fabrizio Romano's report; the Brazilian team Santos made a loan offer to Al Hilal to bring back their former player Neymar, who was raised in their youth academy. It is seen that the close relationship between Santos President Marcelo Teixeira and Neymar's father is an important factor in the realization of this transfer.
AGREEMENT IS NEAR
It was stated that the Brazilian team is close to an agreement for the transfer of the star player. It was emphasized that the 32-year-old winger is also being pursued by MLS team Chicago Fire. However, it was highlighted that Santos is a few steps ahead in this transfer.
RECORD TRANSFER FEE PAID
Neymar transferred from Santos, where he was raised, 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 IN SAUDI ARABIA
Due to serious injuries he suffered at Al-Hilal, 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 for Santos 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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