Hilal, the Brazilian striker has signed a six-month deal with his hometown club, where his return was celebrated on Friday. Plagued by injuries for several seasons, the footballer is hoping to bounce back.

Santos: A tearful Neymar was welcomed back to his boyhood club on Friday by thousands of Santos fans and a concert in the home stadium beneath an electronic sign saying, “The prince is back.” The 32-year-old signed a six-month contract, which he said could be extended.

Santos FC announced on social media the return of forward Neymar to the club after 11 and a half years. Neymar's last team was Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, which he left in early 2025 as a free agent. During his time with the Asian club, he played only seven matches across all competitions, scoring one goal.