Memphis Depay revealed that he has already had a chat with "superstar" Neymar and wants the Brazilian to join him at Corinthians, snubbing Santos.
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Neymar could leave Al-HilalHas been linked with a move back to SantosDepay wants the forward at CorinthiansFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
To date, Neymar has managed only seven appearances for Al-Hilal, raising questions about his long-term future there. Speculation has emerged that the Saudi Arabian outfit may consider terminating Neymar's contract prematurely, but his father has recently clarified the situation, stating that Neymar remains committed to the club despite his ongoing physical challenges.
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Amid uncertainty surrounding Neymar's stint in Saudi Arabia, reports suggest that the 32-year-old forward could make a high-profile return to Brazil. His boyhood club Santos is reportedly preparing an enticing offer to bring the talented attacker back home. However, Memphis has made his feelings clear about Neymar's next destination and expressed his desire to see Neymar don the colours of Corinthians instead.
WHAT MEMPHIS SAID
Speaking to Brazilian media after Corinthians' match against Bahia, Memphis said: "What I told him? Ney knows that. That’s between us. He’s a superstar and still possesses the skills to lead Brazil to World Cup glory. He’s an inspiration to many. I know he has ties to Santos, but I’d love to play alongside him at Corinthians. I wish him happiness, wherever he decides to go.”
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If Neymar were to return to Brazil, the competition between Santos and Corinthians could ignite one of the most exciting transfer sagas in Brazilian football. Santos’ deep connection to Neymar’s roots contrasts with the lure of joining Corinthians, one of Brazil’s most prominent clubs, where Memphis' presence adds another layer of intrigue. But first and foremost, Neymar must recover from his latest injury setback.
