It is now reported that Neymar could make a sensational return to FC Barcelona if he meets certain conditions during the remainder of his stay at Santos.
In January this year, Neymar rejoined his boyhood club Santos after a miserable, injury-riddled stint with Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia.
The Brazilian star signed a short-term deal with Santos until the end of June 2025.
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New reports suggest that Neymar could once again be on the move, with his former side Barça mooted as a potential destination.
André Cury, a former representative of Neymar, insists that the player's return to Catalonia is possible.
"You know that he never should have left, and if there are options, he would be delighted to return," Cury told RAC1. "I believe that if the club decides to go after him, his return is feasible.
"Neymar will be a free agent in July, and he is recovering his form in Brazil. If there is any possibility of returning to Barcelona, he will return with great pleasure, I know that.
"Everyone likes Neymar. It is impossible for anyone not to like him. He has two or three years of football left."
Moreover, Spanish newspaper Diario Sport claims that Neymar has been told he must score at least 15 goals for Santos this season if he is to secure a transfer back to Barcelona.
According to Transfermarkt, the 33-year-old has registered three goals and three assists in seven appearances since rejoining Santos.
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