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

Neymar has returned to Brazilian club Santos where he began his professional footballing career, after his calamitous deal with Saudi outfit Al-Hilal.

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 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.

The Brazilian team wants to put together a dream team for the 2025 season.

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

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 Junior will leave Saudi club Al-Hilal and has chosen to return to his first professional club in Brazil; Santos.

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.