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‘He’s our idol’ - Vinicius Jr gives his verdict on Neymar’s future as Brazilian superstar tipped to leave Al-Hilal for sensational Santos return

<p>Neymar had been linked with a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/neymar-edging-closer-to-sensational-santos-homecoming-as-brazilian-giants-table-official-transfer-offer-with-al-hilal-star-set-to-snub-potential-reunion-with-lionel-messi-at-inter-miami/blt2b6e2b165ca56103?utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_id=kp0y2tvoffhdawxg&amp;utm_source_platform=msn&amp;utm_source=msn_en" target="_blank">return to his boyhood club Santos in Brazil</a> as his time with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal looks to be coming to an end. The former Barcelona star's contract is set to run out at the end of the season, and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/neymar-al-hilal-drops-huge-bombshell-makes-savage-claim-brazilian-superstar/blt0ed420e3821de116" target="_blank">he has not been registered by Al-Hilal for the second half of the Saudi Pro League campaign</a>. Vinicius has now opened up on Neymar's reported move to Santos and claims that it's 'important' for the legendary winger to return to Brazil.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Speaking to <a href="https://tntsports.com.br/championsleague/EXCLUSIVO-Vini-Jr.-fala-sobre-futuro-no-Real-Madrid-e-possivel-ida-de-Neymar-ao-Santos-20250122-0032.html" target="_blank">TNT Sports Brazil</a>, Vinicius said that Neymar "is our idol" and that they "hope he can return as soon as possible."</p><p>Vinicius added: "It is important for Brazil to have a player like Ney, even more so for Santos, which is his home. He is undoubtedly a Brazilian player who played so well in Brazil and was then able to make history abroad. I hope that he makes a calm decision and that he and his whole family are happy," Vinicius concluded.</p>

WHAT VINICIUS SAID

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/neymar-brazil-squad-2026-world-cup-injury-nightmare-al-hilal/blt08b056489b7c5efd" target="_blank">Neymar is hopeful that he will be in shape and fit enough to play for Brazil in the 2026 World Cup</a> in the United States, and there is a possibility that the pair could potentially play together once again on the major stage before the Barcelona legend officially hands the mantle over to the Real Madrid star.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The Brazilian's future is likely to generate plenty more headlines this January, with an Al-Hilal exit on the cards. Neymar is believed to be exploring ways to terminate his contract with the Saudi side and then return to his homeland.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR?

‘He’s our idol’ - Vinicius Jr gives his verdict on Neymar’s future as Brazilian superstar tipped to leave Al-Hilal for sensational Santos return | Goal.com

Brazil superstar Neymar Jr has been tipped with a sensational return to Santos and his compatriot Vinicius Junior has given his verdict on the move.