- Through its social media channels, the Vila Belmiro team announced the return of its star player.
- He left his hometown 12 years ago to play for FC Barcelona.
Neymar Junior will play for Santos in Brazil again in 2025, following a successful career at FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Al-Hilal Saudi.
At 32 years old, and after recovering from a severe ligament injury in his left knee in 2023, Neymar will return to the Brazilian club where he won the 2011 CONMEBOL Libertadores.
Neymar in the CONMEBOL Copa América™
The all-time top scorer for the Brazilian national team missed the last CONMEBOL Copa América™ due to the previously mentioned injury.
He played in three editions of the world’s oldest national team tournament: 2011, 2015, and 2021, when he finished as a runner-up. In total, he played 12 matches and scored 5 goals.
