As a consequence, Neymar has been looking for his next playing opportunity, and appears to have found it with the club at which he began his professional career. Sources tell ESPN

Brazilian star Neymar is set to return to his home country after a fruitless stint with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. Popular Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, who specialises in transfer news, said Neymar is close to returning to the famous Santos FC,

Brazilian superstar Neymar is reportedly ready to accept a huge pay cut to facilitate a return to his boyhood club Santos and the booter is likely to complete the move soon.

Neymar (32) is on the verge of completing a spectacular homecoming and signing for formative Brazilian club Santos, L’Equipe can reveal this Friday. The Brazil international will leave Saudi Pro

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.

Neymar is set to move back to the club where he began his career after falling out of favour at Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, with his current contract likely to be terminated.

Al-Hilal forward, Neymar Jr. has accepted to take a massive paycut to seal his return to Santos, according to Footmercato. Neymar is set to seal an emotional return to his boyhood club in Brazil this January.

Brazil legend Neymar Jr. has reportedly agreed to take a massive paycut to seal his return to his boyhood club Santos from Al-Hilal.