Brazilian football icon Neymar is reportedly nearing a sensational return to his boyhood club Santos FC on an initial loan deal from Al Hilal, marking an emotional chapter in his illustrious career and reigniting hopes for his revival.

Neymar is reportedly set for a sensational return to Santos FC on loan from Al-Hilal, with financial negotiations still underway. In a stunning twist, Brazilian football superstar Neymar is reportedly on the verge of making a sensational return to Santos FC,

Neymar is closing in on making a sensational return to his boyhood club Santos following fallout at Saudi club Al-Hilal, according to reports.

Brazil international Neymar is reportedly working on a deal to rejoin Santos, returning to his boyhood club more than a decade after his multimillion-dollar transfer to Barcelona. Though a deal is not final yet,

According to Diario Do Peixe, 32-year-old Brazilian winger Neymar, currently with Saudi club Al-Hilal, intends to return to his home club, Santos.

Brazilian side Santos are on the verge of securing a loan to bring Neymar Junior back to the club in 2025.Neymar started his playing career at Santos, as he scored an incredible 136 goals in 225

The two clubs are reportedly "close to a loan deal" which would see Neymar return to his home country for six months. The news arrives after the former Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain ace was linked with a move to Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.

Once one of the world's best players, Neymar is still only 32 and looks set to leave Al Hilal soon. But what does the future hold for him?

Since leaving Barcelona 2017, Neymar's career has been a turbulent one, seemingly filled with as many injuries as goals or trophies, and there are reports that he could be seeking a more comfortable club environment.