Last Friday, Neymar was presented at Santos in an emotional event that marked his return to the club where he began his professional career almost 12 years ago. After a brief stint of a year and a half at Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, during which he played only seven matches, the Brazilian forward returns to the club of his dreams.
Neymar had a successful first spell at Santos between 2009 and 2013, during which he won six titles, including the 2011 Copa Libertadores, a milestone in the club's history. Later, Neymar played for teams like Barcelona, where he was part of a historic trio alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, Paris Saint-Germain, where he reunited with Messi and played alongside French star Kylian Mbappé, and finally Al Hilal.
Santos, through its social media, dedicated a congratulatory message to the player for his 33rd birthday, accompanied by a series of emotional images from his career. In the post, the club highlighted Neymar's journey as a town boy who captivated Santos fans and became one of the best footballers in the world. With the message "He left, he returned," Santos celebrated the return of their "prince" home.
