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

Fitness issues have continued to plague the South American forward since he returned to his roots. Injury problems had led to his lucrative contract at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal being terminated.

Neymar, at 33 years of age, made a positive start to his second spell at Santos - with the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain playmaker looking to earn himself a move to Europe ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

He has spent another month stuck on the sidelines, 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.

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Neymar is also preparing to welcome the arrival of his second child with pregnant girlfriend Bruna Biancardi, with the plan being to have plenty of cause for celebration over the coming weeks.