Brazilian soccer star Neymar is set to return to Santos FC after his contract was terminated by Al Hilal on Monday, according to multiple reports.

Following the termination of his contract with Saudi club Al Hilal, Brazil star Neymar will return to his first club Santos in what is being reported as a short-term deal.  Earlier this week, Neymar and Al Hilal mutually agreed to part company after the Brazilian spent much of the past two years sidelined with injuries.

As a consequence, Neymar has been looking for his next playing opportunity, and appears to have found it with the club at which he began his professional career. Sources tell ESPN

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.

Neymar (32) is on the verge of completing a spectacular homecoming and signing for formative Brazilian club Santos, L’Equipe can reveal this Friday. The Brazil international will leave Saudi Pro

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.

(Reuters) -Brazil forward Neymar will return to his boyhood club Santos from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, he posted on social media on Thursday. Neymar, 32, joined Al-Hilal from Paris St Germain for a reported 90 million euros ($93.

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.- Pele's heir - At the start of his career he was cast as the heir to Pele.

The 32-year-old has cut short his stay in Saudi Arabia to secure an emotional reunion back at his boyhood club

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.