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 has confirmed he will be re-joining boyhood club Santos, 12 years after he first left to join Barcelona as one of the most promising youngsters to ever come out of Brazil.

Neymar has agreed to sign for his former side Santos in Brazil, saying "it feels like I'm going back in time".Brazil's record goalscorer, 32, is expected to sign a short-term deal at the club where he began his career.