Neymar homecoming! Brazilian superstar sensationally tells Santos players he WILL return to boyhood club from Al-Hilal in dressing room visit

The 32-year-old forward is currently tied to a lucrative contract at Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal. He is, however, sidelined with knee ligament damage at present – and that has freed him to take in a visit to South America.

Neymar has also been rubbing shoulders with David Beckham during an enforced break from action, which has sparked talk of a reunion being taken in with former Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at MLS side Inter Miami.

According to UOL, Neymar has no intention of heading to the United States. Instead, he has informed those at Santos that he will be rejoining their ranks when his deal in the Middle East expires. He is said to have made that vow during a visit to the Santos dressing room ahead of the club’s Campeonato Paulista final victory over Palmeiras on Sunday.

Neymar was a special guest of honour at that game and briefly mingled with Santos players behind the scenes before taking to the field in front of an adoring fanbase. Supporters called for his homecoming as he paraded the Paulista trophy, with a club official later confirming to UOL that Brazil’s all-time leading goal-scorer has promised to retrace steps to where it all began for him once he hits free agency.