After leaving the field, the number 10 spoke to the press and, although he did not guarantee continuity at the club, announced that he would undergo surgery to treat his knee.
Santos finished the season with a 3-0 victory over Cruzeiro, in a match that confirmed the team’s good form in the home stretch of the Brazilian Championship. Once again, Neymar came into his own and played a fundamental role in Peixe’s stay in Serie A.
After leaving the field, the number 10 spoke to the press and, although he did not guarantee the continuity of the club, announced that he would undergo surgery to treat his knee. ‘I thank those who were with me to get me back on my feet. Without them, I would never play these games. And to God. These injuries, this knee problem. Now it’s time to rest. And then we’re going to have this knee surgery” Neymar said.
With the victory over Cruzeiro, Santos ends the year with six games without defeat, a historic reaction in the latter part of the Brasileirão, just when the team needed to gain points to move away from the relegation zone.
Neymar also highlighted the team’s resilience and thanked them for the support they received: “We played our football, we faced the best teams in the championship and scored points. Santos deserves much more, to always be at the top. The last few weeks have been difficult for me. My spirit has fallen to zero.
The Brazilian star arrived at Santos at the end of January this year and faced several injury problems throughout the season, receiving criticism for playing despite his injury and against medical advice. However, his participation was decisive for the club to avoid another relegation in its history.
With 47 points, Santos finished the Brasileirão in 12th place, ahead of Corinthians, securing a place in the 2026 Copa Sudamericana and ending a year of overachieving and recovering for the São Paulo club.
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