Teixeira or Neymar? Santos fans pick sides in Basso controversy | OneFootball

Despite all the idolization surrounding Neymar, Santos fans chose to side with Marcelo Teixeira in the controversy involving João Basso’s departure. In a poll conducted by Gazeta Esportiva, the majority of internet users considered that the board acted correctly in the case.

In total, 85.96% of voters stated that the defender “didn’t deserve more” from the club. Meanwhile, 14.04% argued that the player deserved more respect.

Basso terminated his contract with the club last Tuesday. Neymar bid farewell to his former teammate and said that he “deserved more respect.” Marcelo Teixeira responded to Neymar’s statement and said that 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 executive.

In his post, Neymar wished the defender luck and said he was sad to see him “leaving in this way.” “Good luck in your new chapter, brother. I’m sad to see you leaving like this… You are extremely professional and deserved more respect! But that’s life, right… I only wish you the best. I’ll always be rooting for you,” he wrote.

Neymar maintains a friendship with Basso both on and off the pitch. 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 took the field only twice this season.

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