Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has said he cannot believe that his "idol" Neymar is returning to Santos and wishes to attend the former Barcelona star's unveiling.

Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal announced on Monday that they had reached an agreement with Neymar to terminate his contract and open the door for a return to Santos for the Brazil international.

Neymar and Al Hilal will part ways after the Brazilian soccer star and the Saudi Pro League agreed “to terminate their contractual relationship by mutual consent,” the club announced Monday. His departure opens the door for a reported return to his youth club in Brazil.

The Brazilian attacker ends his time in Saudi Arabia after playing only 7 matches.

Neymar won't be heading to Major League Soccer after all. The Brazilian star is reportedly signing with Santos and will be leaving Al Hilal, effective immediately, according to football reporter ...

Brazil superstar Neymar is closing in on a return to his former club Santos, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

Raphinha and Vinícius Júnior are excited about the prospect of Neymar returning to Brazil, with the Al Hilal star eyeing a potential move to former club Santos in January. Sources have told ESPN that Neymar is looking to terminate his contract with the Saudi Pro League side to go back to Santos.

In an interview with TNT Sports Brasil, Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, addressed the rumors of Neymar’s potential return to the Catalan club. Speaking after Barcelona’s match against Benfica at the Estádio da Luz, Deco hinted at a different path for the former Blaugrana star.

Neymar (MSN) reunion at Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, but the Brazilian is almost certain to join Santos

According to Fabrizio Romano, negotiations between Santos and Juventus are in an advanced stage, with a purchase option included in the loan. However, the former Barcelona and Liverpool player looks favorably upon his move to the Brazilian team as long as Neymar does the same and returns to play for Peixe.

In the very near future, Neymar Junior will be leaving Al Hilal on loan, although it will effectively be a permanent departure as his contract with the reigning Saudi Pro League champions runs out at