Neymar's move from Al-Hilal to Brazilian club Santos means the Saudi Pro League has lost one of its most high-profile players.
Neymar and Al-Hilal have come to an agreement to terminate the player’s contract by mutual consent, the club announced on Monday.
Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal says it has reached an agreement with Brazilian striker Neymar to terminate his contract by mutual consent.
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.
The 32-year-old superstar has struggled with injuries but hopes a return to South American can revive his career
Brazil forward Neymar will return to his boyhood club Santos from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, he posted on social media on Thursday.
The former Barcelona and PSG star joins Santos as a free agent after his release from his Al-Hilal contract. Neymar is set to sign an initial short-term deal with Santos. He said: "I just can't hold it in until tomorrow - I'll sign the contract at Santos.
Neymar could well be joined by another former Barcelona star at Santos after he sealed a dream return to his boyhood club. After a nightmare spell in Saudi Arabia where he made just seven appearances, Neymar has terminated his contract with Al Hilal and returned to his first club Santos after more than 12 years away.
Brazil's record national team scorer Neymar will leave Saudi Arabian football and has confirmed his next club. Brazil forward Neymar is going back
Amid the confirmation of his return to Santos FC, Neymar Jr. wrote a surprising message naming a Brazilian superstar as his successor—and it’s not Vinicius Junior.
Real Madrid star Rodrygo has taken to social media on Thursday, to send a message of appreciation to fellow countryman Neymar Jr.This comes after the latter confirmed his return to boyhood club