Neymar’s return to Santos was confirmed by the president of the Club Marcelo Teixeira.
Al-Hilal agreed to terminate the Brazilian superstar contract on Monday after a fate affected by an injury to Saudi Arabia.
After canceling his contract, the 32 -year -old man is now authorized to return to his childhood club, with whom he began his career.
Publishing a video on Instagram including the previous spell of Neymar with Santos, Teixeira said: “It seems that yesterday, time has passed so quickly. The time has come to build our new story. Return home, we are with open arms!
“I remember, as if it was yesterday, when our eternal Zito captain, with Alemao, came to tell me about another star discovered by the very missed Bettinho.
“Neymar was his name. A name as different as its talent. And what a talent. What a pleasure to see this boy growing up and becoming the genius that conquered Santos, Brazil and the world.
“You, Neymar,” said goodbye to Vila to realize your dreams. But you have left a promise that we will never forget: “I’m going, but I will be back.” Remember? I’m sure this sentence has stayed with you all this time.
“The time has come, Neymar. The time has come for you to return to your people. At your house, to our beloved club.
“Welcome, Boy Ney!” Vila boy! Come and be happy again with the sacred coat. The Santos nation awaits you with open arms.
Neymar joined Santos at the age of 11, established himself as one of the most exciting young football stars after having lived their academy.
He went to Barcelona in 2013, forming a devastating partnership with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Camp Nou. Overall, he scored 105 goals and provided 76 assists in 186 appearances for the Blaugrana.
In 2017, he decided to join Paris Saint-Germain for 198 million pounds Sterling, which remains world record costs.
After six years mixed in the French capital, where he briefly found Messi, Neymar joined Al-Hilal in 2023 for 77 million pounds Sterling.
However, he only made seven appearances for the Saudi team of Saudi Pro League after fighting with an injury.
After announcing his departure, Al-Hilal said: “The club expresses its thanks and its appreciation in Neymar for what he provided in Al-Hilal, and wishes the player the success of his career.”
