In a publication on social networks on the afternoon of Thursday (30), Neymar said he was looking forward to returning to Brazil and signing the contract with Santos.
He thanked Al Hilal and Saudi Arabia for the affection he received during his stay in the country, but stressed that it is time to be again where he feels at home to recover his best way.
“I need to act again, and only one club like Santos Futebol Clube can provide me with the affection I need to prepare for the challenges I have in the coming years,” said Neymar, who seeks to recover his best with a view to the dispute of the dispute of 2026 Cup.
“Almost 12 years have passed since I left the most famous village in the world, and it seems it was yesterday. My feeling for the club and the fans never changed,” said the ace.
Neymar and his family should land at Cumbica airport in Guarulhos on the morning of Friday (31).
From there, the star will go straight from the helicopter to the São Paulo coast, where he will sign the contract with Santos until June 2025, in Vila Belmiro.
The presentation to Santos fans is scheduled for Friday, between late afternoon and early evening.
At first, Santos wanted to also hold a presentation party at Pacaembu, in São Paulo, but Neymar’s arrival in Brazil ended up taking longer than expected, due to bureaucratic pending with the Saudi club that needed to be resolved before boarding.
The player must be present as a spectator in the match between Santos and Sao Paulo, on Saturday (1st), in Vila Belmiro, for the Paulista Championship.
There is a possibility that its rehearsal will take place on Wednesday (5), in a match against Botafogo-SP, also in Santos.
Alvinegro Praiano lost on Wednesday (29) to São Bernardo, 3-1, and accumulates three losses, a draw and a victory so far by the state.
“I hope everyone will accompany me in this new stage of my life,” said the player. “Just playing football, doing what I love most in this life, is that I’m happy,” he added.
