Neymar’s return to the Santos childhood club was not exactly the return home, or fans, dreamed.
Although there were overviews of his undeniable shine, the return was spoiled by recurring injuries, red cards and a series of bad results. Santos has only won four of their 16 series games A this season, and the atmosphere around the club is developing.
After their last setback – a 2-1 defeat against Internacional which kept them anchored in the relegation zone – the tensions have passed. Neymar was seen confronting a fan in the stands in a heated exchange with a final whistle.
Neymar discussed very heavy with a fan! And then Santos’ own fans released this fan! If you call the moment at the end of the match against Inter when Neymar exchanges cursed with a Santos who was in Vila Belmiro! # Brasileirãobetano… pic.twitter.com/rjp5ykcixd
– TNT SPORTS BR (@tntsportsbr) July 24, 2025
He had already interacted with supporters during the second half, but after the match, he returned to the same place, where a verbal confrontation broke out with a particularly vocal critic. Words have been exchanged, pointed fingers and frustration stood up before Neymar was removed by a teammate.
Santos’ last defeat leaves them 17th in the painting and deep in relegation problems.
For Neymar, this turbulent chapter is far from the triumphant return he was considering when he signed until 2025 – and he and the club lacks time to turn around.
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