Neymaris back to Santos Has led to a wave of excitement in Brazilian football. As the club’s Marquee figure, the Brazilian star is keen to strengthen the team with the highest talent. Now, One of Lionel Messi’s Argentina teammates and a colleague World Cup winner has revealed that Neymar personally called him to go with Santos.
Despite the stored rivalry between Brazil and Argentina, Neymar has falsified strong ties with several Argentine players – especially in particular Lionel Messi. Another is midfielder Leandro ParedesThe who played with Neymar in Paris Saint-Germain and remains close to him to this day.
Paredes spoke to Argentine journalists Esteban and Gastón Edul, a moment after Argentina’s 4-1 victory over Brazil: “Neymar sent one of the match clips to me (Argentina vs. Brazil), laughed and told me we didn’t have to play so against Brazil. I talked to him, and he said it was terrible off the pitch. “
On the question of Neymar had ever asked him to come to SantosParedes did not hesitate. “Yes. Even now he keeps sending me to me and says I have to go to Santos, he makes me crazy“Pronounced paredes.”I told him I don’t want to, to stop caring. He always calls me, says he wants to play with meSo he always reaches out. We’ll see what happens“He stopped.
Paredes recently expanded their contract with AS Roma until June 2026. While Neymar would clearly love a reunion with his Argentine friend, a transition to Santos seems unlikely. The midfielder has expressed more interest in eventually returning to his boy’s club, Boca juniors.
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After divorcing Al Hilal, Neymar’s return to Santos was hailed as a blockbuster movement. But his persistent injuries have continued to hinder his time in the field. After another setback in a match against Atlético Mineiro is expected to be sideways again.
On Saturday, Santos released a statement that confirmed the damage: “He underwent imaging tests, which confirmed a new injury, this time in the semimbranosus muscle. The athlete will continue with muscle -strengthening work, and always aims to achieve better muscle conditioning to prevent future events. He will be evaluated at regular intervals to monitor and additional treatment decisions. “
While the club did not announce a specific timeline for his return, The nature of injury suggests that Neymar may not be back until the end of May. It would leave him with only five matches left during his current contract with Santos.
