A major turning point for Neymar.

Neymar is entering the final stages of his recovery before being allowed to train with the ball, in order to return to playing for Santos.

With Neymar's return, Santos hopes to have added attacking strength in the early stages of the season.

According to Globo , Neymar's recovery from surgery for a meniscus injury is progressing well. The Santos star began physical training at the Rei Pele training center earlier this week.

This phase focuses on gradually increasing physical intensity, allowing Neymar's body to adapt before participating in full training sessions with his teammates. According to Santos' plan, Neymar only needs to train for at least one more week during this process.

If the medical assessment is positive, Neymar could return to training with the ball. In the most optimistic scenario, the Brazilian forward could be ready to play by the beginning of February, which is less than two weeks away.

Therefore, Neymar is highly likely to be fit to participate in the early rounds of the Brazilian National Championship this season. Neymar's good recovery will help him regain his peak form, aiming for participation in the 2026 World Cup with the Brazilian national team.

Earlier this year, Santos announced a contract extension with Neymar until the end of 2026. According to sources from Brazil, the former PSG star's salary remains unchanged from when he returned to the club in early 2025.

Neymar's current salary is quite low, ranging from approximately $500,000 to $750,000 per month. This is significantly lower than when the Brazilian striker played for Al Hilal, when he received around $7.8 million per month.

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Source: https://znews.vn/buoc-ngoat-lon-voi-neymar-post1623030.html