"I am going after this World Cup trophy in any way I can. I have goals," said Neymar, who is Brazil 's all-time top goal scorer with 79 goals in 125 matches. Shortly before, Neymar greeted his future teammates and club executives at the Santos training ground.

After years of Neymar's career going wayward, a move to Santos could put him back on track, and keep Brazil's 2026 World Cup hopes alive.

Neymar announced Thursday he was returning to Brazilian club Santos, where he started his career, after ending his injury-plagued spell with Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal.- Pele's heir - At the start of his career he was cast as the heir to Pele.

Neymar has confirmed he will sign what is expected to be a short-term contract with his boyhood club, Santos, as the Brazil striker aims to recharge his career ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Neymar has agreed to return to Santos nearly 12 years after he left the Brazilian team, club president Marcelo Teixeira said Tuesday.

Neymar’s first club, Santos, could be his last, but don’t rule out a late resurgence from the ex-Barcelona and PSG forward—his career for Brazil is not over, either.

Neymar Jr., newly arrived at Santos, revealed his desire to return to Brazil's national team to conquer what remains unfinished—the 2026 World Cup. One of the biggest headlines in global soccer is Neymar‘s return to Santos FC,