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.

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.

Neymar’s first club, Santos, could be his last, but don’t rule out a late resurgence from the ex-Barcelona and PSG forward—his career for Brazil is not over, either.

Brazilian football star Neymar has announced that he will be joining Santos after terminating his contract with Saudi Arabian football club Al-Hilal. Neymar, who has missed a lot of action due to injuries,

Neymar has agreed to return to Santos nearly 12 years after he left the Brazilian team, club president Marcelo Teixeira said Tuesday.

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.

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