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VIDEO: Slimmed-down Neymar put through his paces as he begins training with Santos following sensational return from Al-Hilal

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<p>The Brazil international brought an end to an injury-plagued 18-month spell in Saudi Arabia as <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/al-hilal-terminate-neymar-contract-seven-appearances-homecoming-transfer-santos-imminent-brazil-superstar/bltebcaa300a092d91b" target="_blank">Al-Hilal terminated his contract</a> to allow him to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/neymar-breaks-down-in-tears-emotional-santos-unveiling-boyhood-club-confirm-his-return-after-al-hilal-spell/bltfd25f2fbde1d5da9#cs8f79793dd12b8e9a" target="_blank">return to Santos</a>. </p><p>The ex-Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain is already being put through his paces upon his return to his homeland as he looks to get back to full fitness.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">Olha o príncipe aí! 😍 <a href="https://t.co/Z6AaJvzG8p">pic.twitter.com/Z6AaJvzG8p</a></p>— Santos FC (@SantosFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SantosFC/status/1886401963543150968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Despite his lucrative move to the Middle East, Neymar managed just seven appearances in his time at Al-Hilal. This season he played twice, clocking up 42 minutes in total. Considering the 32-year-old's struggles with injuries in recent years, it could take some time before he is back to his best with Santos.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Vamos, <a href="https://twitter.com/neymarjr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NeymarJr</a>! 💪🏽 <a href="https://t.co/EQCOsYfhlz">pic.twitter.com/EQCOsYfhlz</a></p>— Santos FC (@SantosFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SantosFC/status/1886404509506703490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Neymar has his heart set on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/neymar-2026-world-cup-brazil-santos-return-willing-play-anywhere-defensive-midfielder/blt4eb7c576255c2be6" target="_blank">competing at the 2026 World Cup in Brazil and said he would be willing to play in any position for Santos</a> to help their fight to win trophies in Brazil now that they are back in the top flight.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>While Neymar works his way back to full fitness, Santos are in action against Botafogo in the Campeonato Paulista this week.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR?

VIDEO: Slimmed-down Neymar put through his paces as he begins training with Santos following sensational return from Al-Hilal | Goal.com

Neymar is training again for the first time since recently making a sensational return to boyhood club Santos from Al-Hilal.

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