Neymar continues to be a key figure in his return to Santos, the team where he shined again after his time at Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. Amid rumors of a possible move to Barcelona, the forward keeps showcasing his talent and happiness in his second stint with the Brazilian club. In his fourth match since returning, Neymar scored his first goal with Santos, a long-awaited goal that came more than 12 years after his last time at Vila Belmiro.

Regaining his best form with Santos FC

Coach Pedro Caixinha has been gradually integrating Neymar into the team. Despite rumors about his future, the player is focused on getting back to his best physical and footballing form. In the match against Agua Santa, part of the 10th round of the Campeonato Paulista, Neymar played 85 minutes, showing a significant improvement in his performance. The Brazilian player is proving that he can be a key piece for Santos in this new season.

The Santos fans celebrated enthusiastically with every touch from Neymar, especially when, at 14 minutes, the forward drew a penalty, which he converted himself to open the scoring. In the second half, Neymar not only scored but also assisted Guilherme for the final 3-1 score. This performance was a clear sign that Neymar is returning to his best form and that his presence on the field remains crucial for the team.

Neymar's future at Santos and his upcoming challenges

At the end of the match, Neymar appeared visibly emotional about his return to the net with Santos: "I'm really happy to have scored my first goal since coming back, I was really eager. I want to dedicate it to the fans and my family," the forward said. He also highlighted his improvement in penalty execution and his intention to always contribute to the team, as he did with the assist on the third goal of the night.

Neymar's return to Santos has been a success so far, with the team leading the Campeonato Paulista. The forward is still in the process of adapting and recovering physically, but his impact on the field is already evident. With two matches left in the Campeonato Paulista before the start of Serie A, Neymar has the chance to keep shining and perhaps give more surprises in his return to Brazilian football. Eyes are on his future, with Barcelona still a potential destination.