According to Argentine journalist Cesar Luis Merlo, Neymar is `ready to return to Santos,` with an agreement for his transfer from Al Hilal already reached, although the termination of his contract with the Saudi club is still being worked on[1]. However, Neymar's agent, Pini Zahavi, has dismissed these rumors, stating that there are no ongoing conversations for Neymar to leave Al Hilal and that he is very happy there[2][3].
Neymar's father, Neymar Santos Sr., has also spoken about his son's future, emphasizing that Neymar will be free to decide his next move and that he will be available for transfer in 2025. The father highlighted the significance of the 2025 Club World Cup, which could potentially boost Neymar's market value[4][5].
The speculation around Neymar's future has not been limited to Santos; Palmeiras, another Brazilian club, was also mentioned as a possible destination. However, Palmeiras president Leila Pereira dismissed the speculation, stating that Palmeiras is not a medical department and would not allow a player to be unable to play immediately[2].
Despite the ongoing rumors, it seems that Neymar will remain with Al Hilal for the time being, with his agent making it clear that there is no movement on the horizon regarding his immediate future.