The reason Neymar decided to return to Santos, unable to go to Inter Miami with Messi

Neymar agrees to give up 63 million euros in compensation

Journalist Ben Jacobs, a transfer news expert, said: "Neymar is close to reaching an agreement to terminate his contract with Al Hilal, to sign a short-term contract of 6 months with Santos, with an optional 1-year extension.

Neymar officially chooses to return to Santos, cannot go to Inter Miami with Messi

Neymar could fly to Brazil this week if everything goes according to plan. He will also meet with Al Hilal's board on January 27 to discuss the final details. If he leaves Al Hilal, Neymar will still maintain his relationship with his partners in Saudi Arabia and be an ambassador for the 2034 World Cup."

Meanwhile, according to Relevo (Spain): "Neymar has decided to give up part of the amount of about 63 million euros as compensation when agreeing with Al Hilal to end the contract early (expiring until June 30). Thereby, he will be able to return to Santos smoothly and quickly. It is expected that Neymar will return to Brazil on January 29. He will debut for Santos Club on February 1 and can play his first match on February 5."

The 32-year-old star's choice to return to Santos was based on advice from his team, in which his father, Neymar Sr., who is also his agent, played a key role, according to Ge Globo (Brazil).

"Neymar is said to be suitable for the Brazilian National Championship with Santos Club, which has just been promoted back to the highest league in the country, and will be given all conditions to compete. Above all, Santos Club will also soon sell most of the team's shares to Neymar's group to manage," revealed the Ge Globo channel.

Previously, Neymar wanted to join Inter Miami with Messi and Suarez, his former teammates from FC Barcelona. However, Neymar's advisory team believes that going to MLS (American professional soccer league) would not be suitable for the player's current condition, based on his injury history, with the possibility of many matches on artificial turf that can easily cause injuries to recur and possibly end his career early.

Therefore, choosing to return to Santos at this time would be appropriate, to help Neymar gradually regain his competitive feeling and achieve the best physical condition. In 2024, Neymar's father, Neymar Sr., lent the team more than 2 million USD to cover the debts.

The recruitment of Neymar is considered the next step for Mr. Neymar Sr to gradually control the team and buy back the majority of shares, invest and call on other partners to join in reviving Santos, the famous Brazilian team, where the "King of Football" Pele also played and became famous.

Neymar also grew up at Santos Club from 2009 to 2013, before moving to Europe to join Barcelona Club. Therefore, this is a return to the starting place of the star, now 32 years old, but also the beginning of the remaining journey of a difficult career with the final destination being the 2026 World Cup.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ly-do-neymar-quyet-dinh-tro-lai-santos-khong-the-den-inter-miami-cung-messi-185250127101651769.htm