Brazilian club Santos are in talks to re-sign Neymar after his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal was cancelled by mutual consent.
The 32-year-old Brazil record goalscorer is expected to sign a short-term deal at the club where he began his career.
The termination of his contract at Al Hilal was considered the biggest step, according to sources close to Neymar.
It ends an injury-hit spell in Saudi Arabia, where he played just seven times for the club he joined in a $97.6 million deal in August 2023.
The attacker made two appearances this season, most recently as a substitute in November.
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