Guess who's back! 🙌 Brazilian football sensation Neymar is making an emotional return to his roots, rejoining his boyhood club, Santos, on a six-month contract. This heartwarming comeback was confirmed by Santos' president, Marcelo Teixeira.
\"The time has come, Neymar. The time has come for you to return to your people. To your home, to our beloved club,\" Teixeira shared with excitement. \"Welcome back, Ney boy!… Come and be happy again in the sacred jersey. The Santos nation awaits you with open arms.\"
Neymar's journey comes full circle after an 18-month stint with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. Despite the big move in August 2023 and a whopping annual salary of around $104 million, injuries limited him to just seven appearances. 😢
But now, fans are over the moon 🌙 at the prospect of seeing Neymar don the black and white jersey once more. He first burst onto the scene with Santos in 2009, making 225 appearances and netting an impressive 136 goals. Talk about a legend in the making!
This return isn't just about football; it's about coming home, rekindling old flames, and reigniting the passion that started it all. Welcome back, Neymar! The pitch is ready, and so are we! 🎉
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Neymar set for emotional return to Santos after Al-Hilal exit
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