Neymar: From returning home to redemption

If Santos fans are full of expectations for Neymar's return, then there is probably only a sigh of utterance left now. I remember that major media were exaggerating how romantic and emotional it was when Neymar returned from a salary cut. After all, this is the top traffic that can make the market boil and sponsors flock. Unfortunately, the football world is sometimes so realistic, and feelings and data are often not the same.

Neimal returned to Santos on January 30 this year and has only played 12 games so far, including 8 starts, contributing 3 goals and 3 assists. Do you think this data is OK? Don't worry, all of these 6 key contributions happened in the São Paulo State League, and the opponents are not big families. Where is the Brazilian National League? Sorry, Neymar has little playing time, and the team has now fallen directly into the relegation zone and ranks 18th. Injuries are also his regular visitor during this period, and his thigh injury has left him missing 8 games. How could this be the savior? This is simply a mascot attribute.

Controversial Red Card: A Bizarre Farewell Performance?

What impressed me was the recent match against Botavgo. Neymar returned to the starting lineup in this game, and Santos even deliberately wore a blue jersey full of elements to pay tribute to him, which was enough. What's the result? I received a yellow card in stoppage time in the first half, and then the handball goal was scored. The referee took out the second yellow card and sent off the red card. This handball is simply a suicide attack. Is this operation really want to say goodbye?

In the end, Santos lost the ball at the last moment with one less player and lost the game 0-1, which is also their seventh loss in the Brazil League this season. Neymar apologized on social media, but also pointed the fire at the referee, saying that the first yellow card was shameful. All I can say is, this is Neymar.

Contract suspense: Say goodbye when you go home?

The biggest problem is now. Neymar will be suspended in the next league due to this red card. What's more coincidental is that the Brazilian League is about to enter the offseason for the Club World Cup, and the contract between Neymar and Santos will expire on June 30. What does this mean? Unless Santos and Neymar can reach a new contract renewal agreement in less than a month, his second entry with Santos may end there. What a hasty and a little funny ending this would be.