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To understand the possible outcomes of Neymar's return, it is essential to analyze the numbers and context of his earlier stint with Santos from 2009 to 2013. During this period, Neymar had a contract that granted him a whopping 90% stake in his image rights. This was a stark contrast to contemporaries like Cristiano Ronaldo, who relinquished image rights for substantial salary reductions.
At the time, Neymar’s financial compensation was significant for a young player—earning approximately €3 million annually, understand that this included a salary of €300,000, while he generated around €3 million from image rights. This impressive handling of his career marked a groundbreaking moment in Brazilian football's marketing landscape.