Neymar is reportedly considering a return to his former club Santos as he aims to secure a starting spot on 馃捁 the Brazilian national team for the 2026 World Cup, according to sports columnist Andr茅 Hernan.
Sources close to Neymar have revealed 馃捁 that the star player has been in touch with Santos and has been attending the team's games. Yesterday, Neymar made 馃捁 headlines when he visited the Santos locker room before their match against Palmeiras, where he stated his intention to play 馃捁 for the team in the Brazilian league in 2025.
Neymar, who is currently without a top European club, is said to 馃捁 be convinced that a return to Santos will give him the opportunity to compete at a high level and increase 馃捁 his chances of making the Brazilian national team for the next World Cup.
Recent reports suggest that Neymar has been building 馃捁 a relationship with Santos players, discussing strategies, and even offering advice. He has also been seen watching Santos games, including 馃捁 their recent semi-final match at the Neo Qu铆mica Arena.
With Santos expected to return to Brazil's top division next year and 馃捁 compete in high-level competitions, Neymar sees this as an opportunity to return to form and secure a spot on the 馃捁 national team.
In addition to Neymar's potential return, the Brazilian football scene has been abuzz with other news, including the legalization 馃捁 of recreational marijuana in Germany, embezzlement charges against former judge Sergio Moro, and the registration of R么mulo at Palmeiras for 馃捁 the upcoming Libertadores tournament.