Neymar 'on brink of rejoining boyhood club Santos' after Al-Hilal terminate his contract - after just seven outings in two seasons following £78m move
Neymar 'on brink of rejoining boyhood club Santos' after Al-Hilal terminate his contract - after just seven outings in two seasons following £78m move
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Neymar appears on the brink of securing a romantic return to his boyhood club Santos in Brazil after Al-Hilal terminated his contract. The Saudi Pro League side confirmed the news late on Monday evening in a short statement. ESPN had already reported that Neymar and Santos have held talks over penning a six-month contract, with a year-long extension clause, to seal a return to the club where he made his debut aged 17 in 2009.
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With a view to the deal being completed, Neymar is set to travel to Brazil this week, meaning he could play for Santos as soon as February 5. His contract with Al-Hilal was the major roadblock standing in the way, but the Saudi Pro League side have cleared the path for his return.
![[The 32-year-old has made just seven appearances for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/00/94551681-14331893-The_32_year_old_has_made_just_seven_appearances_for_Saudi_Pro_Le-a-35_1738025693362.jpg)
Al-Hilal's statement read: 'Al-Hilal club company and Neymar Jr. have agreed to terminate their contractual relationship by mutual consent. Neymar looks set to return to his boyhood club Santos after Al-Hilal terminated his contract. Things have not gone to plan for Neymar in Saudi Arabia since his blockbuster move from PSG.
![[Neymar is set to move back to Santos after falling out of favour at Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/00/94549853-14331893-Neymar_is_set_to_move_back_to_the_club_where_he_began_his_career-a-38_1738025700345.jpg)
Full club statement 🔹 pic.twitter.com/oxOrPUereF. 'The club expresses its thanks and appreciation to Neymar for what he has provided throughout his career with Al-Hilal and wish the player success in his career.'. According to Globo, Neymar was owed just over £52m from his Saudi contract and it's believed he gave up a large chunk of that money to get out of his deal.
