Brazilian star Neymar is set to return to his home country after a fruitless stint with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. Popular Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, who specialises in transfer news, said Neymar is close to returning to the famous Santos FC,

Brazil superstar Neymar is closing in on a return to his former club Santos, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

Al-Hilal forward, Neymar Jr. has accepted to take a massive paycut to seal his return to Santos, according to Footmercato. Neymar is set to seal an emotional return to his boyhood club in Brazil this January.

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.

Raphinha and Vinícius Júnior are excited about the prospect of Neymar returning to Brazil, with the Al Hilal star eyeing a potential move to former club Santos in January. Sources have told ESPN that Neymar is looking to terminate his contract with the Saudi Pro League side to go back to Santos.

Neymar is set to move back to the club where he began his career after falling out of favour at Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, with his current contract likely to be terminated.

Brazil legend Neymar Jr. has reportedly agreed to take a massive paycut to seal his return to his boyhood club Santos from Al-Hilal.