'This Club Isn't A Medical Department'- Palmeiras Reject Links To Neymar
Palmeiras president Leila Pereira has rejected links to Al Hilal forward Neymar because of his injury record.
Neymar recently returned to action after more than a year out with an ACL injury but is back on the treatment table just two games into his comeback.
The 32-year-old has been ruled out for another month with a hamstring problem.
Neymar joined Al Hilal from Paris Saint Germain for £75m last summer but has only played seven times for the Saudi Arabia club due to his injury troubles.
With his contract expiring next summer, Neymar has been linked with a move back to Brazil, with Palmeiras and boyhood club Santos said to be his potential next destination.
But Palmeiras have ruled themselves out of the race, leaving Santos with a clear lead.
Speaking to UOL, Leila said: "Great player, but he's going to Santos.
"Neymar will not join Palmeiras, this club isn't a medical department. I want someone who will come to join immediately, who can play tomorrow if the manager wishes.
"I won't accept us signing a player who's unfit to play."
