Neymar returns to Al Hilal for rehabilitation amid reports player wants Santos return

Neymar returned to Saudi Arabia this week as he continues his rehabilitation from a long-term knee injury amid speculation he is set to join his first club Santos at the end of his contract.

The Brazilian was greeted by a delegation from club side Al Hial as well as supporters on his arrival in Riyadh, who handed the 32-year-old flowers and gifts while he signed shirts for young fans.

Neymar's return to the kingdom comes as reports by Spanish newspaper El Nacional indicate the player wants to return to his homeland when his contract expires in the summer of 2025 to join the club he joined as an 11-year-old.