Brazil striker Neymar has said that the feeling of playing for Santos again after 12 years away from the club was indescribable, BBC sports reported on Thursday.
The 33-year-old returned to the Brazilian club on January 31, from the Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, 12 years after he left to join Barcelona in 2013.
Taking to the field at half-time when Santos held a 1-0 lead, Neymar impressed in the second half in his return from injury as Botafogo fought back to earn a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Vila Belmiro.
“I love Santos,” said Neymar.
“I have no words to describe what I felt tonight when I stepped on this pitch again.
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“I need minutes and games. I’m not at 100 percent. I didn’t expect to run and dribble so much tonight. I think I’ll feel better in four or five games.”
A number of Botafogo players and members of the club’s backroom staff sought out Neymar on the pitch after the final whistle to request photos with the former Brazil captain.
Neymar won six trophies during his first stint with Santos, including the 2011 Copa Libertadores.
