da poker： Neymar's torrid injury history at Paris Saint-Germain could have been predicted, as he reportedly arrived in 2017 with an ankle stress fracture.

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Neymar signed in 2017 for world-record feeEndured injury-hit six years at PSGReportedly arrived with ankle stress fractureWHAT HAPPENED?

The Brazilian signed from Barcelona six years ago for a record €222 million (£193m/$242m) fee that is yet to be beaten. Despite numerous domestic triumphs, Neymar's spell in the French capital is largely considered an underwhelming one, not least for his failure to bring them European success. However, a major part of this disappointment was the forward's dire run with injuries – which started right from his arrival in Paris.

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A shocking new report from suggests that the Brazil international arrived at the Parc des Princes with an ankle stress fracture, specifically to the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. Neymar then went on to suffer that exact same fracture twice while contracted by PSG – in February 2018 and January 2019 – before having to undergo ankle surgery last March following an issue during the 2022 World Cup.

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During six injury-hit seasons with PSG, Neymar played 173 matches, recording 118 goals and 77 assists across all competitions. He also sat out over 100 games due to injury, and fell out with supporters towards the end of his time in the French capital.

WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR?

The Brazilian currently finds himself back on the sidelines, albeit with a different injury. Just five matches after signing for Saudi side Al-Hilal in the summer, Neymar ruptured his ACL while on international duty with Brazil. He has since had to undergo surgery, with a return date not expected for many months.