Brazilian soccer sensation Neymar da Silva is reportedly considering a return to his former club, Santos, signaling his departure from the Saudi Pro League at the end of the season. This move is believed to be part of his preparation for the 2026 World Cup with the Brazilian national team.
According to reports from Goal.com, Neymar has expressed his interest in rejoining Santos after the upcoming season, with intentions to prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
Sources close to Neymar and his father have revealed that the player declined to sign a four-year contract with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal team, as he has plans to make a return to Santos.
Neymar has reportedly been in contact with Santos officials to discuss his potential return.
Although Neymar signed a contract with Al-Hilal that extends until 2025, with the possibility of an additional season, recent reports suggest that he has encountered disagreements with his coach at Al-Hilal, Jorge Jesus.
In addition to these reports, it has been alleged that Neymar urged Al-Hilal to dismiss manager Jorge Jesus following a confrontation in the dressing room.
According to Spanish news outlet Mundo Deportivo, Neymar faced strong criticism from Jesus for his subpar performance and attitude during a recent match. In response, Neymar demanded the removal of Jesus from the club.
The report also indicates that club directors held discussions with Jorge Jesus’s agent and cautioned him about the potential termination of the coach’s contract if Al-Hilal’s performance does not improve in the near future.
However, Neymar has taken to social media to deny these claims, categorizing them as “falsehoods.”
