'BOMB' IN THE WINTER MARKET
The signing of Neymar Jr. for Santos, one step away from becoming a reality
Published:27/01/2025 - 22:57h
Updated:28/01/2025 - 08:28h
Neymar Jr. is getting closer and closer to returning to Santos, an authentic 'bombing' in the winter market, whose formalization would be about to specify
The future of Neymar Jr. seems to be getting closer to a rather 'romantic' outcome: his return to Santos in Brazil, the team where he blossomed as a footballer and which longs to once again enjoy one of their great idols wearing the number 11 jersey for the 'Peixe', a team he left in 2013 for FC Barcelona, accumulating 225 appearances, 136 goals, and 64 assists.
This return is now closer than ever. At least that's what journalist Fabrizio Romano asserts, mentioning that a verbal agreement has been reached between the parties. It is said that Neymar Jr. has already approved the move and the teams, Al-Hilal and Santos, hope to reach an agreement next week to finalize the contractual details and conclude the deal.
The possible date for the Neymar Jr. - Santos agreement to be officialized
Now, at this point, the Brazilian media outlet 'Globoesporte' goes a step further, even stating that Neymar Jr. will sign his new contract with Santos on Wednesday, January 29, with some aspects related to his contractual disengagement with Al-Hilal still pending resolution.
In this context, it is not ruled out that the operation may be resolved through a contract termination in which 'Ney', despite initial rumors, would give up a large part of his salary.
Moreover, from 'L'Équipe', it was recently reported that, to facilitate the return of the '10' to the 'Canarinha' at Santos, the player and his father would take an additional step by joining an investment fund to acquire part of the ownership of the 'Peixe'. This would allow the Vila Belmiro team to offer a more lucrative contract to the left winger.
'Ney' would face a necessary change of scenery
Finally, if the transaction for Neymar Jr. is formalized, it will mark the end of one of the big sagas of the moment and undoubtedly represent a golden opportunity for 'Ney' who passed without much fanfare by Saudi Arabia. He will have the chance to regain his form in his game by returning to Brazil, an environment that will surely welcome him with affection from fans and on a sporting level, with a project that will showcase him as a stellar name.
Additionally, this will provide him with the necessary space to recover from his injury and return to the high level of play that he is capable of, and that has been sorely missed both in Santos and in the 'Canarinha'.