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'There is no benefit to Neymar’s injury. We really need to analyse and calculate the project, the continuity, the gains and the benefits of Neymar staying': Santos president speaks out on Brazilian superstar's fitness troubles

SANTOS, BRAZIL - APRIL 16: Neymar of Santos looks on before a Brasileirao 2025 match between Santos and Atletico Mineiro at Urbano Caldeira Stadium (Vila Belmiro) on April 16, 2025 in Santos, Brazil. (Photo by Abner Dourado/Sports Press Photo/Getty Images).

Neymar has had his fitness issues questioned by Santos' club president, as he faces even more time on the treatment table.

After playing just seven games in 18 months for Al Hilal, Neymar and the Saudi side mutually agreed to terminate his deal in January 2025 so that he could return to his boyhood club, Santos, on a short-term deal. An ACL injury had kept the Brazilian out for a large portion of his time in the Middle East, with recurring muscle injuries also limiting his game time thereafter.

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