NEYMAR has announced he may return to former club Santos in an emotional message to his former club’s fans.
The Paris Saint-Germain striker was a prominent presence at Vila Belmiro on Thursday for Santos’ goalless draw with Audax Italiano.
Neymar is recovering from an ankle injury, having undergone surgery back in March.
He began his meteoric rise to stardom as a gifted teenager at the Brazilian club over a decade ago.
Speaking to reporters after the game, the 31-year-old sent an emotional message to his former side Santos.
He said: “It’s nice to come back to my house.
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“I feel at home here, so happy to be back here after 10 years.
“Unfortunately it was a draw, I wanted the win. I came here to support Santos and receive the affection of the fans.
“It was the club that gave me everything, that opened doors for me and my family, that revealed me to the world.”
As he made his way out of the stadium, the star talked up a potential return to representing the Brazilian team.
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He said: “One day I’ll be back. I’ll be back soon.”
When asked what the fans would think of him wearing a Santos shirt again, the player joked: “If I dream (of playing for Santos again), imagine them (laughs).”
Neymar has had questions asked over his future in France, but is tied to his contract at PSG until 2025, lining up against the likes of Kylian Mbappe.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
