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’s time in Saudi Arabia is officially over, with the former Barcelona star making a sensational return to his former club.
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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.
Brazil do not have a chance to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup unless Neymar plays, according to the legendary Romário.
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.
Neymar is set to sign a six-month contract on his return to boyhood club Santos as the Brazil international wants to return to Europe's top five leagues after the stint, sources have told ESPN.
Brazil superstar Neymar has been surrounded by rumors of going to MLS following an unfortunate stint at Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia. However, it seems he’ll return to where his love for the game started: Santos FC.
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.