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The emotional response to his return was palpable, with Neymar recalling the warmth and love from fans when he stepped back into Santos. This emotional rejuvenation, he admits, has made him feel youthful again, akin to when he first donned the Santos jersey as a teenager. He shared, "When I stepped here, I felt the affection from the fans, and it took me back to when I was 17 or 18 years old."
However, Neymar was clear about his current physical state, conveying that while he feels significantly better, there’s still a journey ahead to reclaim his optimal fitness. He acknowledged, "I am better than when I first returned to training, but I’m not at 100% yet. I need games to get back to my best."