Neymar has confirmed he will sign what is expected to be a short-term contract with his boyhood club, Santos, as the Brazil striker aims to recharge his career ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Brazil forward Neymar will return to his boyhood club Santos from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, he posted on social media on Thursday.

The president of Santos announced this Tuesday (28) the signing of Neymar. A club idol, the forward returns after 11 years with an initial commitment lasting until June 30.

Neymar might be heading back to where it all began. The 32-year-old is reportedly on the verge of rejoining his boyhood club, Santos, after falling out of favor at Saudi

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

Neymar has agreed to sign for his former side Santos in Brazil, saying "it feels like I'm going back in time". Brazil's record goalscorer, 32, is expected to sign a short-term deal at the club where he began his career.

Neymar announced Thursday he was returning to Brazilian club Santos, where he started his career, after ending his injury-plagued spell with Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal.- Pele's heir - At the start of his career he was cast as the heir to Pele.

The 32-year-old has cut short his stay in Saudi Arabia to secure an emotional reunion back at his boyhood club

Neymar has confirmed that he will return to Santos with an emotional social media video. One of the worst-kept secrets of the January transfer window has been officially confirmed. Brazilian superstar Neymar is set to return to boyhood club,