Neymar’s return to Santos has caused quite the stir, with rivals queuing up for selfies following the Brazilian’s second debut for his boyhood club.
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Contract in Saudi Arabia was ripped upRetraced steps to his roots as a free agentLooking to rebuild form & fitness in BrazilFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
After enduring an injury-ravaged spell in Saudi Arabia with Al-Hilal, ex-Barcelona forward Neymar saw his contract in the Middle East torn up. That allowed him to mull over several options on a free transfer, with a move to MLS that would have seen him reunited with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez speculated on at one stage.
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No deal was done there, with Neymar opting to retrace steps to where it all began for him. The 33-year-old, who is Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer, has penned an initial six-month contract with Santos. He is hoping to rebuild lost form and fitness.
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His first outing for Santos since 2013 saw Neymar step off the bench in a 1-1 draw with Botafogo. Once that contest came to a close, the star attraction happily posed for photographs with opposition players and coaching staff.