Neymar has undergone surgery on a meniscus injury following the end of the Brazilian Serie A season, Santos have confirmed.
The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward rejoined his childhood club in January after leaving Al-Hilal as a free agent.
Neymar had signed for the Saudi Arabian side in a €90m deal in August 2023, but he suffered an anterior ligament injury while representing Brazil two months later and only made three appearances in the Pro League overall.
After returning to Brazil, Neymar helped Santos finish 12th in Serie A and qualify for next year's Copa Sudamericana.
He scored eight goals in 20 league appearances this year, with only Alvaro Barreal (nine) netting more for Santos, but he is now expected to spend at least two months on the sidelines.
A statement from the 33-year-old's club read: "Neymar da Silva Santos Junior underwent surgery on the morning of this Monday at Mater Dei Nova Lima, by Dr. Rodrigo Lasmar and his team.
"An arthroscopy was performed to treat a medial meniscus injury. The surgery was a success, and the player is doing well.
"Neymar Jr. will be discharged in the early afternoon today and will begin his rehabilitation process, which will be coordinated by his physiotherapist Rafael Martini.
"Get well soon, Prince of Vila!"
Neymar earned a recall to Brazil's squad in March, for World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina, but he was forced to withdraw due to a muscle issue.
He has now gone over two years without representing the Selecao, with Carlo Ancelotti yet to select him as they build towards the 2026 World Cup.
Coyblopt
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This guy should just retire. Getting injured and treated every now and then isn't good for a player of his quality. There might be a particular injury he will have that could finally ruin his football career. All in all.....quick recovery lad
Maubcptuyz
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Dead finished,I think 🤔 his been using football to enrich himself!,idiot🥹
Zobaceirs
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Jesus to Neymar: "Bro, that's my bed" 🛏️🤣🤣
RuggedEvangelist
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This is why Neymar will not carry any cup
Saybimrz
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this 1 shud just retire from football any news 4 him z abt his injuries
Chaser001
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Are you not sure even at retirement Neymar will still be injured because Neymar and injury are like 5 and 6
On top his wife 😂😂
toebcklpy
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He should retire
Are you not sure even at retirement Neymar will still be injured because Neymar and injury are like 5 and 6
toebcklpy
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he should retire immediately
Are you not sure even at retirement he will still be injured because Neymar and injury are like 5 and 6
Rmulbah1992
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FROM THE DAY YOU CHOOSE MONEY OVER CAREER GURANTEE, YOUR TROUBLES STARTED AND IT CONTINUE EVEN UP TODAY.
yuhadorst
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The selecao don't need Neymar at all with the squad they are having now.He shall recover and go help his national club team.
A lot of players but not even one like him in that team
Faeabeiry
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he should retire immediately
Chaser001
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He should retire
Rangarirayi
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The selecao don't need Neymar at all with the squad they are having now.He shall recover and go help his national club team.
you don't know what you are saying
fodaelnoty
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Too many injuries and surgeries
veecdirsuy
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very funny plz which player in d current Brazilian squad can bench neymer apart from raphinha
not even Raphinha can bench Neymar,he is magical though Raph has been great lately
emmydonz
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The selecao don't need Neymar at all with the squad they are having now.He shall recover and go help his national club team.
very funny plz which player in d current Brazilian squad can bench neymer apart from raphinha
Combcdenz
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The selecao don't need Neymar at all with the squad they are having now.He shall recover and go help his national club team.
tauacilrtu
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He is finished.