Cristiano Ronaldo had ONE massive hope for Neymar's football career - and it didn't happen. Neymar followed Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia when he penned a lucrative contract with Al Hilal. But he endured a nightmare spell in the Middle East as he played a measly seven games across all competitions, having been blighted with a series of injuries.

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has said he cannot believe that his "idol" Neymar is returning to Santos and wishes to attend the former Barcelona star's unveiling.

Neymar has reached an agreement to rejoin boyhood club Santos on a six-month contract after leaving Al Hilal. It was announced on January 27 that the 32-year-old had agreed to a mutual termination of his contract with the Saudi Pro League side.

Neymar is set to sign a six-month contract on his return to boyhood club Santos as the Brazil international wants to return to Europe's top five leagues after the stint, sources have told ESPN.

Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal says it has reached an agreement with Brazilian striker Neymar to terminate his contract by mutual consent.

Neymar and Al-Hilal have come to an agreement to terminate the player’s contract by mutual consent, the club announced on Monday.

Neymar has left Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal after agreeing to a mutual termination of his contract. The 32-year-old forward, who turns 33 on February 5, had entered the final six months of his deal with the club and was free to start negotiating with other teams.

Brazilian club Santos are in talks to re-sign Neymar after his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal is cancelled by mutual consent.

A pair of former Barcelona stars could well be in line to join forces back in their home country of Brazil this month.That’s according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, who points towards Neymar

After becoming the most expensive signing in Saudi Pro League history in August 2023, Brazilian superstar Neymar would score a solitary goal and make a handful of appearances for Al Hilal, remaining sidelined with injury for the better part of his 18-month stint with the club.

Neymar bagged a two-year contract worth a staggering £260million when he arrived in Saudi Arabia 18 months ago. The 32-year-old was earning £2.5m per week after becoming one of the most high-profile stars to ditch Europe for the riches of the Middle East.