Neymar returned to Santos In 2025, but so far he is unable to restore the status of the club as one of the best contenders in Brazil, where the team floats near the relegation zone. In a daring movement to strengthen the team, The Peixe is said to have signed one Argentina Defender of Inter Milan.
Recently promoted from the Second Division, Santos struggled in their return to the Brasileirão. Neymar has missed more than ten games with multiple injuries, and without their superstar the club slipped 15th place with only 21 points. Looking to change course, the Front Office quickly moved to introduce reinforcements.
According to Argentina journalist César Luis Merlo, Santos has reached an agreement to sign the center of Tomas Palacios. After publishing on loan last season at Monza, Under Want to find the 21-year-old more playing time, and although he had several offers from European clubs, the proposal from the Brazilian side won him.
Palacios saw little action with Inter in the 2024-25 campaign before he went to Monza in January, where he only made eight performances. With limited opportunities in Europe, the defender is now ready to return to South America and to join Neymar in an attempt to get Santos out of their malaise.
Tomas Palacios of FC International in action during the Coppa Italia, round of 16 competition Bethaeen FC International and Udinese Calcio at Stadium Giuseppe Meazza on December 19, 2024 in Milan, Italy.
The deal is a one -year loan with Santos who covers its entire salary and has a purchase option with a value of just over € 10 million. It is expected that Palacios will travel to Brazil this week to complete his medical and complete the contract before the official announcement.
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After Cléber Xavier was fired after a 6-0 defeat against Vasco da Gama, Santos turned to Juan Pablo Vojvoda as their new head coach. The 50-year-old Argentin, who succeeded more than 300 games with Fortaleza, signed a contract until 2026.
In his first press conference with the club on Tuesday, Vojvoda underlined the importance of Neymar: “(Neymar) Is not a problem, he is a solution – and that must come from me. Whether I see him as a no. 10 or no. 9, he can play. He wants the ball at difficult moments. “
He added that protecting Neymar would be the key to get the best out of the team. ‘It is our job to support him and let the whole team perform. I spoke with him and he is dedicated to Santos. When I spoke with Alexandre (Mattos, Santos’ Sporting Director), The first name we mentioned was Neymar. We know what this year means for him. My children are fans of his“Vojvoda concluded.
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