Neymar's time at Santos is running out.

Brazilian superstar Neymar is in a nail-biting race against time to make his return to Santos before June 30th – the date his contract officially expires.

Neymar is still unavailable after recovering from injury.

A glimmer of hope has emerged as Neymar has just completed medical tests in Sao Paulo with positive signs following a semimembranosus muscle injury in his left leg sustained on April 16th. According to club sources, the former PSG and Barcelona star could return to playing within the next three weeks.

If the recovery process goes smoothly, Santos fans could see Neymar play in the last two matches before the Club World Cup break: home against Botafogo at Vila Belmiro (June 1st) and away against Fortaleza (June 12th).

This could be the last chance for fans to see Neymar in his hometown team's colors if no contract extension is reached. When the Brasileirão league resumes after a month-long hiatus, his current contract with Santos will expire.

The return of the former Brazilian "prodigy" to Santos hasn't been as smooth as expected. At 33, Neymar has struggled with poor fitness and a string of injuries. Playing only 9 matches (587 minutes), scoring 3 goals and providing 3 assists is a modest record for a player once considered the successor to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Neymar's future is uncertain.

Not only has Neymar had problems on the pitch, but his actions off the field have also caused controversy. While Santos were preparing for the crucial Campeonato Paulista semi-final against Corinthians, the striker was spotted attending the Carnival in Rio – sparking a wave of criticism and forcing him to publicly apologize.

Furthermore, Neymar's absence from Brasileirão's opening match against Vasco, coupled with his appearance in the King's League the following day, raised doubts about his commitment to the team.

Most recently, this star continued to shock the public by unilaterally posting Santos's predicted lineup with many changes compared to the current coach's selection – a move seen as disrespectful to the coaching staff and causing a stir on Brazilian social media.

Now, the pressure is on Neymar's shoulders as he must prove his worth in the final matches before his contract expires. Can the former Brazilian football prodigy recapture his peak form and convince Santos' management to extend his contract? The answer will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Source: https://znews.vn/neymar-can-thoi-gian-o-santos-post1552382.html