The Problems With Robinho Jr Continue: Now He Refuses to Play With Santos’ Reserve Team

Robinho Jr deepens his conflict with Santos; he neither plays for the first team nor the reserve team, and his departure to Europe seems imminent.

A difficult moment for the young player

Robinho Jr's present at Santos is going thru a critical moment and is increasingly distant from a reconciliation with the club. The young 18-year-old forward has decided to refuse to play with the reserve team, which deepens the tension with the São Paulo institution. Since his renewal on April 17, the footballer has not added any minutes either in the first team or in the reserves, which fuels uncertainty about his immediate future.

The episode with Neymar

The conflict escalated after the episode of aggression with Neymar Jr during a training session, an event that led to an extrajudicial request from Robinho Jr to obtain the footage of the incident. Although Neymar publicly apologized and both made peace, the relationship between the youth player and the club could not be repaired. According to the Brazilian press, the player's father, former forward Robinho, currently serving a sentence in Brazil, was particularly upset by what happened, as he had "adopted" Neymar at Santos and felt betrayed by the situation.

The hope of playing more minutes and the possibility of emigrating

The footballer's entourage expected the club to fulfilll the promise of giving him more minutes in the first team, a condition accepted outside of the contract. However, the coaching staff believes he is not yet ready to make the leap and become a standout player. This discrepancy has caused a rift that is difficult to mend.

Meanwhile, his representatives are already exploring alternatives in Europe. According to Globoesporte, Inter Milan appears to be the most interested club, although there is still no concrete offer. With a contract valid until March 2031, Robinho Jr's departure next summer seems inevitable, marking the end of a tumultuous period at Santos and the beginning of a new chapter in his career.