Neymar set to complete Santos return: Reports

Brazilian superstar Neymar is reportedly ready to accept a huge pay cut to facilitate a return to his boyhood club Santos and the booter is likely to complete the move soon.

Neymar is currently signed at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, for whom he has played only seven games in a year and a half.

Although he still has six months left in his contract Al Hilal, the Brazilian is reportedly pushing for a return to Brazil.

Earlier this month, Al-Hilal manager Jorge Jesus had revealed that the club won’t register the 32-year-old for the second half of the Saudi league, saying the Brazilian can no longer keep up with the level of the club.

“Neymar will not be registered in the team for the championship. He can participate in the Asian Champions League. The Saudi League is one of the best leagues in the world. All Al-Hilal players can play for any club in Europe. Neymar can no longer play at the level we are used to. Things have become difficult for him, unfortunately.

“He is still under contract with Al Hilal and it may be up to him to decide his future. It depends on the administration. I don’t know anything about Neymar’s future,” Jesus told the media on January 16.

Neymar could potentially terminate his contract with Al Hilal or complete a loan move to Santos. The Brazilian could also just wait out the rest of his contract, but multiple media reports suggest that Neymar is eager to complete the move in the winter break.

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