Neymar Jr has confirmed he is set for an emotional return to his boyhood club, Santos.
The 32-year-old, in an Instagram post on Tuesday, said that rejoining the São Paulo-based team was “like going back in time.”
Neymar, who is recovering from an ACL injury that has heavily disrupted his career in recent seasons, described it as the perfect place to regain his form and fitness.
“Only a club like Santos can provide the love I need to prepare for the coming challenges of the next years,” he wrote.
Neymar only made seven appearances for Al Hilal, the Saudi club he joined from Paris Saint-Germain in a €90 million move in 2023.
He will now put pen to paper on a six-month contract with Santos.
It is believed that Neymar’s ultimate goal is to make a return to Europe’s top five leagues.
The former Barcelona forward is set to be presented at Pacaembu Stadium in São Paulo on Friday.
He could make his debut against Botafogo SP on February 5.
