Brazilian side Santos have been locked in a deal to bring him Neymar Jr will return to the club in 2025.
Neymar's career began at Santos, where he scored an incredible 136 goals in 225 games, before moving to Barcelona, age 21, in 2013.
The Brazil international won three league titles, plus the Copa Libertadores, before moving to Catalonia and his bond with his first club is still strong.
The 32-year-old is rumored to be looking for an exit from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal with his contract expiring at the end of the season.
Despite retaining the option to extend for another 12 months, Al Hilal appear happy to let him go, with several figures at Santos confirming the meeting talks.
As part of the worst kept secret in Brazilian football, rivals Santos Palmeiras have now joined the debate, with club president Leila Pereira saying a deal is almost done between all parties.
“He's a great player, but he's not coming to our club,” according to reports Relief.
“There is absolutely no problem (with his decision) but he is not coming here. He is going to Santos.
