After weeks of speculation on the future of Neymar, Santos officially has the contractual renewal of T -shirt 10 until December this year. The new link maintains the previous model, with performance clauses that can allow an extension for another six months. The decision was also made in front of the interest of international clubs, as Alexandre Mattos, the club’s new manager revealed.
Mattos, at his first press conference as the leader of the fish, underlined that the attacker refused the proposals of other centers to remain in Vila Belmiro. “The number of clubs that thought and glimpsed the possibility of having Neymar was enormous. He calmly said: ‘I will not leave Santos, unless Santos will not want to me’,” said the leader.
However, even Neymar’s stay has rekindled the debate on his performance on the field, especially after a period of almost a means and a half without acting due to a serious knee injury. The player participated in just 12 games from his return to January, four for the Brazilian championship. During this period, he suffered two muscle injuries and was unable to establish himself as the protagonist.
When asked about this performance below expectations, Mattos claimed that recovery takes time and caution. “Neymar generates expectations for everything he represents. When he says he hasn’t produced everything, ok, but he has not played for a year and a half. Everything happens in the middle of the way he has to happen. Normal to have a pace. He has to take a break, strengthen himself,” said the leader, strengthening the need to respect the athlete’s physical process.
Even during the press conference, the executive claimed that the judgment on the return of T -shirt 10 is made with greater understanding. “We can ask that it has arrived and plays a lot. It is not so, he has a biological problem. He is a genius, he dedicates a lot to this stop,” added Mattos, strengthening the importance of considering the clinical context and dedication of the player.
Currently, Santos occupies an intermediate position in the Brazilian championship and tries to move away from the relegation area. Neymar’s continuity is seen internally as a key piece not only for the technical aspect, but also for the visibility it provides to the club.
Source: Terra
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