Neymar Scores First Goal Since Santos Return, Showing Signs of Recovery After Injury Setback
Now back in Brazil, Neymar has signed a six-month contract with Santos, with the possibility of an extension as he looks to regain his full fitness and rediscover his best form.
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Neymar Jr. netted his first goal since returning to Santos, providing a sense of relief after a challenging restart to his career. In the 14th minute of a São Paulo state championship match, the 33-year-old calmly converted a penalty, marking a positive moment in his comeback.
Thaciano added a second for Santos in the 26th minute, and Neymar played a part in the third, assisting Guilherme for a goal in the 70th minute, completing a 3-0 win for the team.
Despite the goal, Neymar’s journey back to top form has been far from smooth. He’s yet to play a full 90 minutes since rejoining Santos, and his performances in the first three games fell below expectations. However, Sunday's showing was an improvement, signaling progress as he continues recovering from a knee injury.
Neymar officially returned to football in October after a year-long absence, having been sidelined with various setbacks. Last month, he confirmed that his contract with Saudi club Al-Hilal had been mutually terminated, after an injury-plagued stint where he played only seven matches and scored once.
