After a disappointing stint in Saudi Arabia, Neymar Jr has officially joined a new club.
Neymar Jr has officially sealed his return to Santos, the club where his professional career began, following the termination of his contract with Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal.
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— Santos FC (@SantosFC) January 31, 2025
Neymar will to his boyhood club, Santos, where he first made a name for himself before earning a dream move to Europe.
During his initial spell with the Brazilian outfit, he featured in 225 matches, registering 136 goals and 64 assists, while also playing a pivotal role in their Copa Libertadores triumph in 2011.
The 32-year-old's move comes after spending just 18 months in the Middle East, where moved from from Paris Saint-Germain, in a blockbuster €90 million (approximately R1.7 billion) switch in 2023.
However, his time in the Saudi Pro League did not go as planned, as a severe cruciate ligament injury suffered while on international duty with Brazil kept him side-lined for most of his tenure.
Neymar struggled for game time, making just seven appearances for Al Hilal. Even after recovering from his injury, the former Barcelona star found himself unregistered for league action.
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The forward will be looking to reignite his career and now, he will be able to attempt to do so in familiar surroundings.