Brazil international forward Neymar officially returns to Santos on a free transfer..

Santos announced on its official website on Saturday that Brazil international forward Neymar has officially returned to the club as a free agent.

According to Santos' official statement, Neymar has signed on a short-term six-month deal with the club which will only run until this summer, and he will play again in the No. 10 jersey.

In order to welcome Neymar's return, Santos fans have been waiting for him at the airport and outside the stadium for several days. The club even held a grand presentation ceremony for the country's football superstar with the theme of "The Prince is Back".

About Neymar

Neymar, 32, was born on February 5, 1992 in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil. He is 1.75 meters tall and primarily plays as a left winger, but he can also play as an support striker or attacking midfielder.

Neymar joined Santos' youth academy since he was a child, and completed his Santos first-team debut by coming on as a substitute in March 2009.

During his five-and-a-half-year spell with Santos, Neymar won the Copa do Brasil once, the Campeonato Paulista three times, the Copa Libertadores once and the Recopa Sudamericana once with the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A giants. He is one of the most efficient goalscoring strikers in Santos' club history after the late King of Football Pele and his former teammate Robinho.

In July 2013, Neymar joined Barcelona for €86.2 million, becoming one of the most expensive players in the history of Brazilian football.

During his four-year spell with the Blaugrana, Neymar won the La Liga twice, the Copa Del Rey three times, the Supercopa de España once, the UEFA Champions League once and the FIFA Club World Cup once with the club, as well as forming the "MSN Forward Trio" with Leo Messi and Luis Suarez, whose goalscoring efficiency was so high that it was terrifying.

In August 2017, Neymar joined Paris Saint-Germain for €220 million, becoming the most expensive striker in the history of football after Kylian Mbappe.

During his six-year spell with Les Parisiens, Neymar won the Ligue 1 five times, the Coupe de France three times, the Trophée des Champions three times, the Coupe de la Ligue twice, and reached the UEFA Champions League final once with the club.

In August 2023, Neymar joined Al-Hilal for €70 million, but he has been plagued by injuries since joining, eventually he had to terminate his contract with the club earlier this month.

During his time at Al-Hilal, Neymar played only seven times for the Saudi Pro League giants in all competitions, scoring one goal and providing three assists.