Neymar Jr., the Brazilian superstar currently playing for Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, is set to make a surprising move to Brazilian side Santos as part of his plan to return to European football. According to reports, the 32-year-old forward is close to finalizing a six-month deal with his boyhood club, with no option to extend. This short-term arrangement is seen as a stepping stone for Neymar’s ultimate goal: a return to Europe next season.

Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg broke the news, revealing that Neymar is determined to reignite his career on the European stage. The Brazilian has been linked with a potential return to Barcelona, where he previously enjoyed immense success as part of the legendary MSN trio alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez.

Neymar’s move to Al-Hilal in the summer of 2023 for a staggering €90 million from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) was met with high expectations. However, his time in Saudi Arabia has been plagued by injuries, limiting him to just 7 appearances across all competitions, with 1 goal and 3 assists to his name.