Neymar is back at Santos, the club where his career began. What does this move mean for his legacy, Brazilian soccer, and Santos FC?

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 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.

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.

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”.

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

Neymar has confirmed that he will return to Santos with an emotional social media video. One of the worst-kept secrets of the January transfer window has been officially confirmed. Brazilian superstar Neymar is set to return to boyhood club,