Neymar won't be heading to Major League Soccer after all. The Brazilian star is reportedly signing with Santos and will be leaving Al Hilal,

Following the contract termination, Neymar is set to return to Brazilian club Santos, where he first broke out in the soccer world, soccer journalist Fabrizio Romano reported Monday.

Neymar moved to the Saudi team from Paris St Germain for a reported fee of around 90 million euros ($98 million) in August 2023

"The club expresses its thanks and appreciation to Neymar for what he has provided throughout his career with Al-Hilal, and wish the player success in his career," said a club statement posted on social media.

Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal says it has reached an agreement with Brazilian striker Neymar to terminate their contract by mutual consent.

Neymar Junior will leave Saudi club Al-Hilal and has chosen to return to his first professional club in Brazil; Santos.

Brazil superstar Neymar is closing in on a return to his former club Santos, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

Neymar has his contract at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal terminated by mutual consent, amid a reported move back to Santos.

Brazilian star Neymar is set to return to his home country after a fruitless stint with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. Popular Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, who specialises in transfer news, said Neymar is close to returning to the famous Santos FC,

Neymar has parted ways with Al-Hilal by mutual consent, the Saudi Pro League champions said on Monday, after a disappointing spell at the club for Brazil's all-time top scorer.