State of São Paulo, Brazil - January 31, 2025 The city of Santos is buzzing with Neymar's return. The fans of Pelé's team have dusted off the jerseys of 'menino Ney' and have gathered this Friday outside the Vila Belmiro stadium to celebrate the forward's return twelve years later.

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.

Neymar has confirmed he will be re-joining boyhood club Santos, 12 years after he first left to join Barcelona as one of the most promising youngsters to ever come out of Brazil.