Neymar has agreed to return to Santos nearly 12 years after he left the Brazilian team, club president Marcelo Teixeira said Tuesday. The Brazil striker confirmed earlier that his contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal had been terminated by mutual consent.

Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal said Monday it reached an agreement with Brazilian striker Neymar to terminate their contract by mutual consent. The deal was due to expire in the middle of the year. The club said in a statement published on X that it “expresses its thanks and appreciation to Neymar for what he has provided throughout his career with Al-Hilal.

Vinicius Junior will reportedly turn down a lucrative multi-million dollar offer to join the Saudi Pro League, with Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti offering insight into the Brazilian winger's decision.

Saudi Arabia is preparing a package worth more than $1.35 billion to tempt Real Madrid and its star winger Vinicius Jr.

Carlo Ancelotti said Vinicius Junior is focused on "choosing glory" with Real Madrid over pursuing a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, ahead of Madrid's crunch Champions League tie with Brest.