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.

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 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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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 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