Marcelo Teixeira v Neymar: who’s right in the João Basso case? | OneFootball

The departure of João Basso from Santos took on a controversial tone after Neymar publicly criticized the way the club handled the situation. The forward's statement resonated, and president Marcelo Teixeira responded, defending the board's stance. And you, whose side are you on in this discussion? Vote in the poll!

Basso terminated his contract with the club last Tuesday. Neymar bid farewell to his former teammate and said he “deserved more respect”. Marcelo Teixeira responded to the statement, saying the star “spoke out of emotion.”

“You need to ask Neymar what he meant. The club's decisions are professional. I think he spoke out of emotion and friendship with Basso. We respect that, but the decisions are professional,” said the director to ge.

In his post, Neymar wished the defender luck and expressed sadness at seeing him “leaving in this way.” “Good luck in your new phase, brother. I'm sad to see you leaving like this… You are too professional and deserved more respect! But, that's life, right… I only wish you good things. I will always be rooting for you,” he wrote.

Neymar maintains a friendship with Basso both on and off the field. The defender has even visited the number 10's house in Baixada Santista and in Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro.

The defender was signed by Santos in 2023 but never managed to establish himself. In total, he played 36 matches for the team, scoring three goals and providing one assist. He only took the field twice this season.

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