Neymar goes back to where it all began

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Neymar announced on Thursday that he was returning to Brazilian club Santos, where he started his career, after ending his injury-plagued spell with Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal. "I will sign a contract with Santos Futebol Clube," Neymar wrote on social media in a post accompanied by images of his stint with the Sao Paulo-based team, where football icon Pele spent most of his career.

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"My feelings for the club and fans have never changed." Santos' X account replied to Neymar's post, saying: "Your home awaits you. Your people await you." Neymar will be presented to the club's supporters in a ceremony at the team's home ground, Estadio Urbano Caldeira, featuring concerts by several local stars, on Friday.

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