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Reuters
31-01-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
'The Prince is back'- Santos hails Neymar's return
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Neymar has left Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal to return to Santos, the Brazilian club where both he and Pele made their names. Santos posted a video captioned "ThePrinceIsBack" on X in which Neymar said: "King Pele, your wish is my command, the throne and the crown they are still yours, because you are eternal. "But the number 10, it will be an honour to wear the sacred jersey that represents so much for Santos and the world. I promise to do everything I can to keep honouring your legacy, King." Neymar, 32, began his career aged 17 with Santos in 2009, racking up 136 goals and 64 assists in 225 matches to help the club secure their first Copa Libertadores title in nearly 50 years in 2011. He joined Barcelona in 2013, before moving to Paris St Germain for a world record fee of 222 million euros in August 2017. Neymar has played only seven games for Al-Hilal since moving from PSG for a reported fee of around 90 million euros ($98 million) in August 2023. ($1 = 0.9594 euros)
New York Times
31-01-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Santos confirm Neymar's return 12 years after forward left Brazilian club
Neymar has completed his return to Santos, 12 years after leaving the Brazilian club to join Barcelona. The forward graduated through the youth system at Santos, where he scored 136 goals in 225 games and won six trophies including the 2011 Copa Libertadores, before a high-profile move to Barcelona in 2013. Advertisement The Athletic reported on January 29 that the 32-year-old had agreed a six-month contract at Santos after mutually terminating his contract with Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia. Neymar endured 18 months in Saudi Arabia, scoring one goal in just seven appearances after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee while playing for Brazil in October 2023. Eu vou, mas eu volto. #ThePrinceIsBack — Santos FC (@SantosFC) January 31, 2025 Neymar scored 105 goals across four seasons at Barca, winning two La Liga titles, the Champions League and the Club World Cup before his world-record move to Paris Saint-Germain as a 25-year-old. He won 13 trophies across six years at PSG, including five Ligue 1 titles and helping the club reach their first-ever Champions League final in 2020 before his move to Saudi. At international level, Neymar is Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances. Santos were relegated from the top flight for the first time in their history in 2023 but won promotion back at the first time of asking in 2024. GO DEEPER Santos return, Miami with Messi or staying at Al Hilal: What now for Neymar after Saudi frustration? ()
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨 Neymar completes stunning return to Santos
Brazilian icon Neymar has completed a stunning return to Santos from Saudi side Al-Hilal. The Brazilian moved to Saudi Arabia in August 2023 but injuries saw him reduced to just seven appearances totalling 428 minutes of action. As a result, Al-Hilal agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent, paving the way for the 32-year-old to return to his boyhood side on a free transfer. Eu vou, mas eu volto. #ThePrinceIsBack — Santos FC (@SantosFC) January 31, 2025 He has signed an initial deal until the end of the season. Prior to his move to Barcelona, Neymar appeared 225 times for Santos, still the most of any club in his career. In that time, he scored 136 goals and grabbed 64 assists. Can he return to full fitness to help Brazil in the 2026 World Cup? 📸 KAZUHIRO NOGI - 2011 AFP
