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.

Neymar's decision to potentially return to Santos stems from a difficult period at Al-Hilal. Injuries hampered his consistency, leading to his exclusion from the Saudi Arabian league.