JAKARTA - Neymar has confirmed that he will return to his childhood club, Santos. He also wants to recover from an ACL injury that has greatly disrupted his career in recent seasons.
In an emotional upload on Instagram, Neymar said that rejoining the club from Sao Paulo he left for Barcelona in 2013 was like a return to the past.
He described it as the perfect place to restore his shape and fitness.
"Only clubs like Santos can give me the love I need to prepare for the challenges that will come in the years to come," Neymar said.
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Neymar has only made seven appearances for Al Hilal, having joined Paris Saint-Germain for a 90 million euro transfer fee in 2023. ACL's injury and fitness problems are the factors for the lack of playing minutes for the Brazilian player.
Neymar will sign a short six-month contract with Santos before then seeking to return to Europe's top five leagues.
An official Santos told The Associated Press that Neymar is expected to arrive at Sao Paulo international airport at 9 am local time on Friday, January 31, 2025.
He will then board a helicopter to get to the club's Villa Belmiro Stadium. After signing the contract, he will be reintroduced to fans in the evening.
He was also able to make his debut against Botafogo SP on February 5, 2025.
Before leaving for Sao Paulo, Neymar had already said goodbye to all members of the Al Hilal club on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
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