Neymar made his first outing for Santos since rejoining the club after a high-profile January move from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal

Neymar was set to be welcomed back to his boyhood club on Friday by thousands of Santos fans and a concert in the home stadium beneath an electronic sign saying, “The prince is back.” Neymar's private jet landed in the Sao Paulo state countryside from Saudi Arabia in the morning but he requested a few hours of rest before being flown into Santos by helicopter.

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

Neymar said he was left speechless after making his first appearance for Santos since returning to the Brazilian club where he began his illustrious career.

Neymar 'is back' seems to be the verdict among fans after the Brazilian forward put in an eye-catching performance on his return to action since re-joining childhood club Santos during the winter transfer window.

Forward Neymar, who played his first 45 minutes this Wednesday after returning to Brazil's Santos, expressed his happiness with the football he showcased after several months away from professional play.