After years of Neymar's career going wayward, a move to Santos could put him back on track, and keep Brazil's 2026 World Cup hopes alive.

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 left Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal to return to Santos, the Brazilian club where both he and Pele made their names. Santos posted a video captioned "ThePrinceIsBack" on X in which Neymar said: "King Pele,

Neymar's decision to potentially return to Santos stems from a difficult period at Al-Hilal. Injuries hampered his consistency, leading to his exclusion from the Saudi Arabian league.

Anderson Souza, 43, lives in Santos and is not a supporter of the club. But he is one of those who believes Neymar will put the city back on the map after some tough times.

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,

Neymar has agreed to return to Santos nearly 12 years after he left the Brazilian team, club president Marcelo Teixeira said Tuesday.

Neymar Jr., newly arrived at Santos, revealed his desire to return to Brazil's national team to conquer what remains unfinished—the 2026 World Cup. One of the biggest headlines in global soccer is Neymar‘s return to Santos FC,

Since leaving Barcelona 2017, Neymar's career has been a turbulent one, seemingly filled with as many injuries as goals or trophies, and the latest twist has come with a few tears and another big payday.