Santos president Marcelo Teixeira is confident Neymar will remain at the club at least until the 2026 World Cup.

After 12 years away, Neymar has returned to Brazil to sign for his boyhood team, Santos. The 32-year-old hit great heights during his time in Europe but has barely made it onto the field in recent years.

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

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 has reached an agreement to rejoin boyhood club Santos on a six-month contract after leaving Al Hilal. It was announced on January 27 that the 32-year-old had agreed to a mutual termination of his contract with the Saudi Pro League side.

Neymar has left Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal to return to Santos, the Brazilian club where both he and Pele made their names. Santos posted a video captioned "ThePrinceIsBack" on X in which Neymar said: "King 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.

A tearful Neymar was welcomed back to his boyhood club on Friday by thousands of Santos fans and a concert in the home stadium beneath an electronic sign saying, "The prince is back." The 32-year-old signed a six-month contract,

Anderson Souza, 43, lives in Santos and is not a supporter of the club. But he is one of those who believes Neymar will put the city back on the map after some tough times.