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Neymar walked the streets of New York, in the United States, in disguise. The Santos attacking midfielder wore a mask and covered his entire body to stroll around without being recognized.

Neymar, in disguise, poses next to his wife (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)

The star is enjoying his vacation after managing to avoid Santos' relegation in the Brazilian Championship. The Alvinegro Praiano played for the last time on December 7, when they defeated Cruzeiro 3-0 at Vila Belmiro.

Neymar traveled to the United States a few days later. He is accompanied by his wife, Bruna Biancardi, and friends.

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After the trip, the number 10 will undergo surgery on the meniscus of his left knee. The procedure will be done by arthroscopy to correct a tear in the area — a problem that did not keep him from the last games of the season but required special care.

In the final rounds of the Brasileirão, Neymar played with three layers of protection on the spot and, even "making sacrifices," scored four goals and led the charge that secured 12th place for Santos and a spot in the 2026 Copa Sudamericana.

The recovery time after the procedure is approximately one month, and there is some urgency to have him ready for the start of the next year. The last FIFA date before the final call-up for the 2026 World Cup takes place in March, and the attacker's staff knows that the first months of 2026 will be crucial to convince Carlo Ancelotti to call him again for the national team.

Santos is also involved in this process. The management understands that renewing the contract — which ends in late December — is a natural step. Keeping the number 10 is treated as an absolute priority at the club.

The team's return is scheduled for January 2, and Neymar is expected to join the group still recovering from surgery. He will work to be cleared at the start of the season, when Santos will compete in the Paulistão, Copa do Brasil, Sudamericana, and Brazilian Championship, a scenario not seen since 2023.

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