A great desire to play in the next World Cup: Will Neymar return to Europe?

The Brazilian finds himself able to give again.

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A European return could be on the horizon for Brazilian star Neymar. The 33-year-old attacking midfielder, currently with Santos, is reportedly being pursued by Italian clubs Inter and Napoli, with his representatives already engaged in talks.

The driving force behind a potential move is Neymar's ambition to feature in the 2026 World Cup. A return to a top European league is seen as crucial for achieving that dream.

🔴 « 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗟 𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗘𝗡 𝗕𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗘, 𝗜𝗟 𝗔 𝗟𝗔 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘́ 𝗣𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗡’𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘 𝗘́𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗣𝗘 𝗗𝗨 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗘 » 🇧🇷

Carlo Ancelotti sur un retour de Neymar avec la Seleção. 🗣️

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Since rejoining his boyhood club at the start of 2025, he has made 21 appearances, scoring six goals and providing three assists. With his contract set to expire at the end of December and a current market value of €11 million, a transfer appears increasingly feasible.