Marcelo Teixeira, the president of Santos FC, has confirmed the return of football superstar Neymar via an Instagram post with the Brazilian superstar leaving Al Hilal by mutual consent.
Bet Football on Bet365The Brazil icon left Santos 13 years ago and signed for Barcelona, where he became a global superstar, and now has made a sensational return to the club on a deal reported to be for six months. Neymar spent much of his time in Saudi Arabia on the sidelines due to an ACL injury he picked up playing for Brazil in October 2023.
The club president confirmed the return of the Brazilian in a heartfelt post shared on social media.
“It is the time (to come back), Neymar. It is time for you to come back to your people. To our home, to the club in our hearts,” “Welcome, our boy Ney! A boy of Vila (Belmiro, Santos’ stadium). Come back to be happy again with the white and black shirt. The Santos nation awaits you with open arms.”
Neymar had an illustrious career during his spell at his boyhood club Santos, where he made 225 appearances, scored 136 goals, and made 63 assists between 2009 and 2013. He won six titles for the club: Copa Libertadores (2011), Recopa Sudamericana (2012), Copa do Brasil (2010), and three Paulistas (2010, 2011, and 2012).
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