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Raphinha, Vinícius Júnior ecstatic about Neymar’s return to Santos

Raphinha and Vinícius Júnior are excited about Neymar’s possible return to Brazil, as the Al Hilal star considers rejoining his former club Santos in January.

According to ESPN, Neymar wants to end his contract with the Saudi Pro League team and move back to Santos.

The Brazilian forward, who is also being pursued by several MLS clubs, will become a free agent in July.

Asked about Neymar’s future, fellow Brazil international and Barcelona star Raphinha told TNT Sports Brasil, as reported on Globoesporte: “I think him returning to compete at a high level, and in my opinion the Brazilian [league] is at a high level, will be good not only for him, but for everyone.”

Vinícius said he believes Santos would be the right place for Neymar to rediscover his best form.


“For Brazil it is important to have a player like Ney [Neymar], even more so at Santos, which is his home, where he played so many games,” the Real Madrid forward said on Wednesday.

Neymar, 32, has not played since sustaining a hamstring injury in November in his second game back after being sidelined for a year following a torn ACL and meniscus in his left knee.

He has not been guaranteed any regular playing time as has not been registered to play in the Saudi Pro League for the second half of the season.

Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus recently said that Neymar “can no longer play at the level we are used to.”

“I think a player like him can never stand still, not be active,” Raphinha said.
“What is happening at his club may be hindering him from returning to his best physically.”

Since joining Al Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain in August 2023 for a record €90 million ($98.6m), Neymar has scored just one goal in seven matches.

The former Barcelona star, who holds the record as Brazil’s all-time top scorer with 79 goals, was not included in the Saudi Pro League squad for the first half of the season but has played in the Asian Champions League.

“Ney [Neymar] is our idol and we hope he can return to play as soon as possible,” Vinícius said.

“May he be able to calmly take the best decision for him and his family.”

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