India, Dec. 23 -- Neymar has undergone arthroscopic surgery in his left knee after the end of his club's Brazilian season, closing the curtain on a stop-start run that again hinged on his fitness.

The 33-year-old forward, who returned to boyhood colours this year, will now begin rehabilitation as he targets a return in time for Brazil's next international windows.

He will be assessed, with training loads increased step by step once pain-free stability fully returns.

In an official medical update, Santos FC said the procedure was carried out to address a problem with the medial meniscus in Neymar's left knee. The operation took place at Mater de Hospital in Nova Lima and was performed by Dr Rodrigo Lasmar. The update added that the surg...