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Neymar back to Barcelona?! Why sensational transfer could happen as Brazilian superstar plans 'Last Dance' in Europe following short second spell at Santos

<p>For now, the 33-year-old forward is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/nightmare-neymar-brazilian-superstar-posts-horrendous-stats-second-full-debut-santos/blt4092958a263c726a" target="_blank">back in his homeland with Santos</a>. Steps have been retraced to his roots after seeing a lucrative contract at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal terminated. Neymar managed just seven appearances for them during <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/suffered-every-day-neymar-tears-12-month-injury-nightmare-brazilian-superstar-al-hilal-return/bltfcf45b0a69316e17" target="_blank">an injury-ravaged spell in the Middle East</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Neymar has only committed to a six-month deal at Santos, with a big pay cut agreed in order to link up with the club that put him on the path to greatness. Another big career move is being planned for the summer of 2025.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>According to <a href="https://cadenaser.com/nacional/2025/02/13/neymar-quiere-volver-a-europa-en-verano-su-sueno-es-fichar-por-el-barca-cadena-ser/ " target="_blank"><em>Cadena SER</em></a>, Neymar is desperate to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/neymar-reveals-how-long-take-100-per-cent-again-returning-santos-seven-game-saudi-pro-league-disaster-al-hilal/bltfffce80bfbfe5453" target="_blank">prove his worth to Barcelona</a> and earn a second spell at Camp Nou. His switch to Santos is intended to show top clubs in Europe that he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/no-longer-capable-al-hilal-chief-brutal-dig-neymar-brazilian-superstar-departure-santos-seven-games-saudi-pro-league-side/blt09207fd73f80b220" target="_blank">still has what it takes to compete at the highest level</a> – before going on to grace the World Cup finals in 2026.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>A return to Catalunya, where Neymar previously starred <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/neymar-wants-revive-msn-al-hilal-star-opens-door-lionel-messi-luis-suarez-reunion-inter-miami-contact-ex-barcelona-team-mates/bltd37a13a54ab8d64c" target="_blank">alongside the likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez</a>, has been <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/revealed-how-close-neymar-rejoining-barcelona-missed-out-brazilian-lionel-messi-same-transfer-window/bltea9e6c9675cf2919" target="_blank">speculated on since he completed a record-breaking €222 million (£185m/$232m) transfer</a> to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017.</p>

TELL ME MORE

<p>It may finally happen as Barcelona’s sporting director Deco is reportedly in the market for another left-sided forward. Neymar could fill that void if he proves his form and fitness at Santos, before agreeing to remain on a similar salary back with La Liga's giants. His first stint with the Blaugrana delivered 105 goals through 186 appearances, with domestic and Champions League titles picked up along the way.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

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Neymar is reportedly dreaming of a &apos;Last Dance&apos; in Europe, with the Brazilian superstar eager to secure himself a return to Barcelona.

Neymar back to Barcelona?! Why sensational transfer could happen as Brazilian superstar plans &apos;Last Dance&apos; in Europe following short second spell at Santos