After a year away from the field due to injury, Brazilian star Neymar Jr. is set to make his return to competition—a piece of news that both football fans and his supporters are celebrating.

Al-Hilal, the club he joined last season, posted a video on its social media showing the former Barcelona and PSG player training with the ball alongside his teammates. The footage, shared with the caption “the magician’s touch,” shows Neymar scoring a goal after receiving a pass, hinting that his return to elite football might be imminent.

As he continues his recovery, numerous rumors are circulating about Neymar’s future. Various sources suggest the Brazilian forward could be looking to leave Saudi Arabian football to return to Santos in Brazil, the club where he made his debut and where he hopes to play out the final years of his career.

Optimism after the injury

Recently, Neymar has shown optimism regarding his recovery. It’s worth noting that the forward suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in his left leg, one of the worst injuries a footballer can endure. He posted a photo on his official Instagram account celebrating his return to training, accompanied by the caption: “Happy to be back with the group, now it’s all joy.”

Neymar’s goal now is to get back to full physical fitness to earn a spot on Brazil’s national team for the upcoming FIFA dates.

Brazil eagerly awaits

Without a doubt, the Brazilian national team is one of the most excited for Neymar’s return. Since his injury, the team has struggled to generate offensive play and secure victories. Despite their recent win against Chile in the ninth round of the World Cup qualifiers, the “Seleção” continues to find it difficult to create clear scoring opportunities. Neymar’s return could be key to revitalizing their attack.