Neymar is set to be welcomed back to his boyhood club by thousands of Santos fans and a concert in the home stadium beneath an electronic sign saying, "The prince is back."

Neymar announced Thursday he was returning to Brazilian club Santos, where he started his career, after ending his injury-plagued spell with Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal. "I will sign

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 agreed to sign for his former side Santos in Brazil, saying "it feels like I'm going back in time". Brazil's record goalscorer, 32, is expected to sign a short-term deal at the club where he began his career.

Football legend Neymar Jr. makes a blockbuster return to Brazil, as the 'Prince' returns to his boyhood club - Santos FC. The much-anticipated transfer, whose rumours were circulating from past one month,

With the official announcement expected on Friday, the 32-year-old Brazil international - still the world’s most expensive footballer after his US$250 million move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 - said he could not "hold it until tomorrow”.