Neymar Returns to Santos After Injury-Plagued Al-Hilal Stint

The Brazilian star mutually terminated his contract with Al-Hilal following limited appearances and is set for a six-month deal with his boyhood club.

Neymar's contract with Al-Hilal was terminated by mutual agreement after he played only seven games and scored one goal during his 18-month tenure.
The 32-year-old forward struggled with injuries, including an ACL rupture in October 2023, which sidelined him for much of his time in Saudi Arabia.
Neymar is expected to sign a six-month contract with Santos, the club where he began his professional career, with an option to extend through the 2026 World Cup.
Despite his challenges, Neymar remains Brazil's all-time leading scorer and aims to rebuild his career ahead of what could be his final World Cup appearance.
Santos, recently promoted to Brazil's Serie A, sees Neymar's return as a significant boost for the club and Brazilian football.