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Fresh start for Neymar? Bold new look for Brazilian superstar after another month stuck on the sidelines at Santos through injury

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Santos FC

<p>Fitness issues have continued to plague the South American forward since he returned to his roots. Injury problems had led to his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/suffered-every-day-neymar-tears-12-month-injury-nightmare-brazilian-superstar-al-hilal-return/bltfcf45b0a69316e17" target="_blank">lucrative contract at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal being terminated</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Neymar, at 33 years of age, made a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/video-neymar-still-got-it-brazil-star-outrageous-skill-santos-show-fans-win/blt06f1545e0e74142d" target="_blank">positive start to his second spell at Santos</a> - with the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain playmaker looking to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/neymar-back-to-barcelona-why-sensational-transfer-could-happen-as-brazilian-superstar-plans-last-dance-in-europe-following-short-second-spell-at-santos/bltab27e186ad0ae37a" target="_blank">earn himself a move to Europe</a> ahead of the 2026 World Cup.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>He has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/santos-president-speaks-out-neymar-future-after-ex-psg-and-barcelona-superstar-latest-injury-setback/bltbec6a65c5d585f6e" target="_blank">spent another month stuck on the sidelines</a>, after picking up a knock in his 100th career appearance for Santos, but is back in training and seemingly starting afresh on and off the field - with braided dreadlocks now being sported.</p><picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt9a8b7ecd14846ef0/ney%20hair.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt9a8b7ecd14846ef0/ney%20hair.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt9a8b7ecd14846ef0/ney%20hair.png?format=jpg" alt="Neymar hair Santos 2025" data-source="Instagram" data-copyright="Instagram" data-portal-copyright="Instagram" perform:prop="uuid:blt9a8b7ecd14846ef0;width:434;height:669"></picture>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Neymar is also preparing to welcome the arrival of his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/tell-me-the-date-neymar-jokes-about-bruna-biancardi-wedding-as-santos-and-brazil-superstar-sees-tying-of-the-knot-with-pregnant-girlfriend-speculated-on/bltdceb10fda8913ed5" target="_blank">second child with pregnant girlfriend Bruna Biancardi</a>, with the plan being to have plenty of cause for celebration over the coming weeks.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR?

Fresh start for Neymar? Bold new look for Brazilian superstar after another month stuck on the sidelines at Santos through injury | Goal.com

Neymar is hoping for a reversal in fortune on the fitness front at Santos, with the Brazilian superstar embracing a fresh start with a bold new look.

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