Neymar has vowed to win everything, including the 2026 World Cup with Brazil
Neymar has made a return to his boyhood club Santos, vowing to win everything, including the 2026 World Cup with Brazil.
The Brazil icon was unveiled in front of a sea of fans on Friday, marking his highly-anticipated comeback to the club he left 13 years ago.
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Neymar, who has been away from the pitch for a long time due to injury, expressed his enthusiasm to play for Santos again and help the team win titles.
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"I'm a competitive guy. I want to win everything I do that involves competition," Neymar said in a press conference.
"I'm returning to Santos wanting to be champion again. It's a comeback after 13 years, and winning a Paulista that I've won three times, winning again will be different."
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Neymar, who has perfected the position of number 10 over the years, said he is willing to play in any position, including defensive midfield, to help the team.
"I can play anywhere. It will depend on the coach, whether it is on the wing, number 9, as a defensive midfielder, whatever he wants,” he said.
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The 31-year-old forward, who has been playing for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, said he is eager to find his happiness in playing soccer and helping Santos.
"I didn't come here to hang out, I didn't come here to sit at home on the couch. I came here to find my happiness in playing soccer and helping Santos. I'm going to dedicate myself to making the Santos fans happy and making myself happy,” he said.
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Neymar's return to Santos has generated a lot of excitement among the fans, and the player is determined to deliver titles and make them happy.
"Being there at Vila Belmiro, it's impossible not to be happy. I have this fire to win in my blood. You know how competitive I am,” he said.
With his sights set on winning the 2026 World Cup with Brazil, Neymar is expected to play a key role in the team's campaign.