Neymar playing as a goalkeeper on his return to Santos? As far as the desire of the new fish shirt 10 of the fish, it can roll. In a joke, the world star commented on his desire to get back on the field with the shirt of Aldingo Praiano – See video below.
“Look, with the desire I even have a goalkeeper I play. I’m too long away from the lawns. I had two games at Al-Hilal after my injury. I couldn’t have minutes and the time I wanted to be back. Obviously in the position of 10 I perfected myself over the years. So being at the 9th, steering wheel, I’m wanting to play. I want to help regardless of the role I am going to perform, I’m thirsty for victory and that’s all I think, ”Neymar said at a news conference.
In addition to showing the desire to be on the pitch, Neymar also commented on what it was like to make the decision to return to Santos. According to the ace, he “did not imagine” back earlier this year.
“There are some decision that escape the logic of football. Some are impactful. Being sure back, I confess that early January I couldn’t imagine, I couldn’t imagine going back to Santos or leaving Al-Hilal. Things happened. I was very happy there, I was adapted and full of desire to return, ”said Neymar.
“Things happened and I had to make a decision, I started to sadden training. When I had the opportunity to come back, I didn’t think twice. From the first day I had already decided and communicated to my father. I’m very happy, my family, my friends. I’m back, renewed energy, so I’m very happy and enthusiastic, ”he said
Home in Vila Belmiro
Revealed by, Neymar debuted by the professional in 2009. In summary, his early talent took the fish to the unprecedented conquest of the 2010 Brazilian Cup and the end of the 48 -year -old fasting without winning the Libertadores Cup, won by the alvinegro club in 2011.
In all, there were 136 goals scored and six titles won by the fish. Therefore, its brilliance caught the attention of clubs in Europe, especially Barcelona, who hired the athlete for 88 million euros (approximately R $ 233 million, at the time), in 2013.
Neymar’s career outside Brazil
At Barcelona, in the passage, he won two laughs, the 2014/15 Champions League, three Cups of the King and the Club World Cup. Thus, his participation was crucial in great victories of Barça, such as the historic reassembly against PSG in the 2016/17 Champions League.
In 2017, when purchased for 222 million euros (R $ 821 million, at the time of the time) by Paris Saint-Germain. At the Parisian club, he won Ligue 1 titles, Cups of France and, by 2020, was fundamental in the club’s campaign until the Champions League final, although the European title was out of reach.
In 2023, Neymar made a surprising transfer to Al-Hilal. However, due to problems with injury, the passage was marked more by its own. In all, there were only seven games, one goal scored and two assists distributed.
Fish transfer window
Now Neymar arrives as Santos’s sixth reinforcement for the current season. Previously, the fish had already announced defenders Luisão and Zé Ivaldo, right-back Leo Godoy, midfielder Thaciano and center forward Tiquinho Soares.
Still, Peixe intends to announce soon Álvaro Barreal, Gabriel Veron and Zé Rafael.