Neymar is about to have knee surgical procedure after taking part in in ache to assist boyhood membership Santos keep away from relegation from Brazil’s Serie A.

The 33-year-old performed the complete 90 minutes as Santos claimed a 3-0 win over Cruzeiro on Sunday to keep away from a right away return to the second tier after promotion final season.

He didn’t give any any particulars on his anticipated restoration, including: “I have to relaxation after which I’ll have this knee surgical procedure.”

Neymar returned to Brazil in January after making simply seven appearances over 18 months for Saudi Professional League membership Al Hilal.

He has performed a vital position in Santos’ survival by scoring 5 objectives of their final 4 matches of the season.

“I got here for this, to attempt to assist in one of the best ways I can,” stated Neymar. “These have been powerful weeks for me.

“I thank those that had been with me to raise me up. If it weren’t for them, I would not have performed these matches due to this knee drawback.”

Accidents have restricted Brazil’s all-time high scorer, who has netted 79 objectives in 128 appearances, from that includes for the nationwide facet since a defeat by Uruguay in October 2023.

In October this 12 months, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti stated the ahead should regain full health and be in type to be recalled to his squad for subsequent summer season’s World Cup in Canada, Mexico and america.