For the first time in 12 years, Neymar is celebrating his birthday at Santos as he officially made his return to the boyhood club after leaving Al Hilal on mutual agreement with the Saudi Pro League club.

Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr officially made his return to his boyhood Santos FC after exiting the Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal on mutual agreement. The 33-year-old received a grand reception from the crowd who were present at the Urbano Caldeira Stadium as he was unveiled as the Santos FC’s marquee signing in the January transfer window,

Santos president Marcelo Teixeira wants Neymar Jr. to stay at the Brazilian club until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be played in North America.

Following the contract termination, Neymar is set to return to Brazilian club Santos, where he first broke out in the soccer world, soccer journalist Fabrizio Romano reported Monday. An official announcement by Santos has not yet been made.

Neymar had left Santos back in 2013 for a move to Barcelona, with his eye-catching displays earning him a reported €57.1million move to LaLiga

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

Neymar Jr. arrived at Santos FC just a few days ago, but he is already prepared to make his debut with the team. Head coach Pedro Caixinha has revealed the date on which the Brazilian forward is expected to play his first match.

Santos' president wants Neymar to stay in Brazil until the 2026 World Cup despite the star eyeing a move back to Europe in the summer.