One last dance? Neymar close to returning to Santos on loan

Santos are very close to closing the bombshell of the market. The Paulista side, who last November certified their return to the Brazilian football top flight, are in the final stages of negotiations to seal the return of Neymar Junior, their prodigal son, as reported by ‘Diário do Peixe’.

The ‘Alvinegro’ content platform has given more details on the matter and has reported a meeting between Marcelo Teixeira, the club's president, Pedro Martins, the general manager, and the striker's representatives, with Neymar's father at the head, to define the amounts that the player will receive.

Both parties have agreed that the player will play on loan for the next 6 months. This news has had a great impact on the world of football and Fabrizio Romano, an eminence in market issues, has confirmed it through his social profiles.

What's more, the Italian journalist has claimed that Santos have already sent Al Hilal a formal offer for Neymar, a move that leaves Chicago Fire, who had been keeping an eye on the striker's situation, out of the race. The Brazilian side have been working on the deal since promotion to the Brasileirao and it seems only a matter of time before it becomes official.

The player is no longer in Jorge Jesus' plans. Last Thursday, the Portuguese coach explained that he was not going to be registered in the league because "he cannot perform at the level" to which the team is used to. Injuries have weighed him down and he has made just seven appearances since signing for the Saudi side in the summer of 2023.

Neymar is currently recovering from a hamstring tear and will be looking to get back to his best with the team that launched him to stardom. The Paulista club will make a financial effort, although Al Hilal will also pay part of his fee.