Neymar said he was left speechless after making his first appearance for Santos since returning to the Brazilian club where he began his illustrious career.

Neymar made his first outing for Santos since rejoining the club after a high-profile January move from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal

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

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.

Neymar arrived at Santos training on Monday by helicopter, a rock star's entrance ahead of his return to where it all began

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

Related to this round of the Paulista, Neymar is very close to making his re-debut for Santos, this Wednesday (5), against Botafogo-SP. The expectation is that the star will enter the game in the second half, marking the return of the number 10 shirt to Brazilian football.

Brazil forward Neymar was lost for words after playing for Santos again - 12 years after first leaving the club.

Neymar took powerful shots from the edge of the box and ran above his own expectations in 52 minutes on the pitch for Santos on Wednesday in his first game for the Brazilian club since his return last week.