Neymar expressed his joy and excitement after being called up to the Brazilian national team for the first time since October 2023, following his long injury recovery. The former Barcelona star was included in Dorival Júnior’s 23-man squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Argentina and Colombia.

"Happy to Be Back" – Neymar Reacts on Social Media

Shortly after the squad announcement, Neymar took to social media to share his emotions, posting:

"Happy to be back" along with a photo of himself watching Dorival Júnior’s press conference on TV.

A Comeback After a Serious Injury

Neymar has been out of the Seleção since suffering a serious knee injury in October 2023. His call-up comes just 35 days after making his highly anticipated return to Santos, where he has already scored three goals, including a stunning olímpico, and provided two assists in seven matches.

Since rejoining his boyhood club, the 33-year-old forward has been a key player, featuring in every match, even completing a full 90 minutes in one of them.

Aiming to Make History with Brazil Again

With 79 goals for Brazil, Neymar remains the nation’s all-time leading scorer. He has repeatedly stated that he feels physically stronger and is eager to wear the national team jersey once again.

Currently fifth in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, Brazil will face Colombia at home on March 20, followed by a crucial clash against Argentina in Buenos Aires on March 25. The reigning world champions lead the standings, making this a key test for Neymar and the Seleção.