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.

Santos: A tearful Neymar was welcomed back to his boyhood club on Friday by thousands of Santos fans and a concert in the home stadium beneath an electronic sign saying, “The prince is back.” The 32-year-old signed a six-month contract, which he said could be extended.

Brazilian icon Neymar has completed a stunning return to Santos from Saudi side Al-Hilal.The Brazilian moved to Saudi Arabia in August 2023 but injuries saw him reduced to just seven appearances