Ex-Flamengo player reveals Neymar's role in Santos move | OneFootball

Victor Hugo has been loaned to Santos until July 2026

Santos has closed the signing of midfielder Victor Hugo, from Flamengo, on loan until July of next year. Consequently, the Flamengo player mentioned that Neymar influenced his choice for the Santos team. The athlete also revealed that he had other options to finalize the transfer.

— Indeed, there were other options. From the moment Neymar sends a message, it makes a difference. Neymar was the one who made me fall in love with football when I was younger. I've always followed him closely. He's an idol to me. That weighed in, yes. He sent a message saying he was rooting for it to work out and for me to come and help. I think that was crucial for me to be here today —, said Victor Hugo.

— I perform both functions. I believe I'm ready to play wherever the coach needs me. I really like participating in the game, touching the ball, making the game flow and also getting into the area to score goals. In the youth teams, I was always number 10. […] I have the characteristic of getting forward to score. It's something I want to recover: getting more, scoring more goals —, concluded the midfielder.

HOW WAS THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SANTOS AND FLAMENGO FOR VICTOR HUGO?

Santos closed a loan agreement until July 2026. The Santos team will not have an option to buy at the end of Victor Hugo's contract. However, they maintain the right of first refusal if another team presents an official proposal to Flamengo. The information is from journalist Venê Casagrande.

WHAT IS THE SITUATION OF SANTOS?

Unlike Flamengo, Victor Hugo and Neymar will need to work to reverse Santos' situation. That's because the team only has 22 points and is in 16th place in the Brazilian Championship. Thus, the Paulistas are the first team outside the relegation zone.

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