JR.Neymar Update . Al Hilal

According to speculations by Brazilian journalist Ademir Quintino, the winger plans to make a sentimental trip back to Santos in 2025.

Through social media, the writer supported his assertion that the former Barcelona star planned to return to Santos, saying (via GOAL):

"I learned through Neymar Senior and Neymar Junior's pals that they didn't sign a four-year contract with the Saudis, but rather a two-year deal so he can return (to Santos) a year before the World Cup."Neymar requested Santos to come back as he neared him. Neymar and I share pals, but I won't say who they are. He has a tremendous desire to go back to Santos, Quintino continued.

It is not surprising that the Samba has aspirations of going back to Santos.superstar, who has repeatedly expressed his wish to play again for the club where he gained international prominence.

While he has been forthright about his long-term vision of a return, it appears that his goal is to make this significant career move just a year before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Currently, at Al-Hilal, controversy has enveloped his relationship with manager Jorge Jesus, following a heated altercation in the dressing room.

The incident was sparked by a lackluster 1-1 draw against Navbahor Namangan in the AFC Champions League, during which Jesus criticized the superstar's performance.

Subsequent reports from the Spanish news outlet Mundo Deportivo (via Sport Bible) claimed that the winger is urging the club to sever ties with Jesus. Al-Hilal's directors allegedly met with Jesus' agent and threatened potential contract termination.

Saudi National Day marks a momentous celebration for Neymar and other SPL Stars

Saudi Arabia came alive with jubilant celebrations on September 23, as the country marked its 93rd National Day, also known as Al-Yaom-ul-Watany.

This special occasion was highlighted by the presence of football stars, including Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Karim Benzema, all of whom play in the Saudi Pro League.

Embracing the local culture, these stars, along with other Al-Hilal players, adorned themselves in traditional Saudi attire - consisting of a thobe, shemagh, and agal. They also partook in the traditional Ardah dance.

As it stands in the 2023-24 season, Benzema's Al-Ittihad are setting the pace at the summit of the SPL table with 18 points, having won six out of their first seven games.

The former Barcelona player sparked controversy in September when, despite having yet to make his Al-Hilal debut due to injury, he was chosen by Brazil during the international break. He has since called for manager Jorge Jesus to be fired.

Neymar and Jesus reportedly fought during Al-Hilal's 1-1 tie with Navbahor in the Asian Champions League last week. The Saudi team needed an equalizer from Ali Albulayhi in the 100th minute to save a point.

Neymar has reportedly asked for the manager's dismissal after Jesus criticized him for his conduct during the game.

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Neymar has already started making plans to leave Saudi Arabia and go back to his old team.

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Will Neymar return to Santos?

According to Foot Mercato, Brazilian journalist Ademir Quintino stated: "I learned from Neymar Sr. and Neymar Jr.'s friends that they did not sign a four-year contract with the Saudis to return to Santos a year before the World Cup, like Robinho did in 2010."

"Neymar came up to Santos and expressed his desire to go back to Santos. Neymar and I share certain pals, who I won't identify, and he really wants to go back to Santos.

"These buddies were informed by Neymar Sr. and Neymar Jr. that they had not signed a four-year contract with the Saudis to return one year before the World Cup in santos.