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.

According to reports, Neymar and Saudi club Al Hilal have agreed to part ways, allowing the star forward to return to Santos, the team that launched his professional career, on a six-month deal.

Santos' president told Brazilian superstar Neymar it was "time to return to (his) people" in a video published on social media on Tuesday.