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Neymar began his career with Santos before moving to Europe with Barcelona Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer Neymar has renewed his contract with boyhood club Santos until December. The 33-year-old returned to the Brazilian club on a six-moth deal in January after the termination of his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. Neymar has scored 141 goals and made 69 assists in 243 appearances for Santos. The former Paris St-Germain and Barcelona forward had been linked with a return to Europe before signing a new deal with Santos until the end of the Brazilian Serie A season, with an option to extend. "I made a decision and I listened to my heart, " said Neymar. "Santos is not just my team, it's my home, my roots, my history and my life. Here I was a boy who became a man, and I am truly loved. Here I can be myself, truly happy. "This is where I want to fulfil the dreams that are missing in my career. And nothing's going to stop me. I go, I come back and I stay. Where it all began and where it will never end. " Neymar was recalled to the Brazil squad after a 17-month absence in March but did not feature in their World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina. He has scored 79 goals in 128 Brazil appearances but has not represented his country since sustaining a knee injury against Uruguay in October 2023. "It is a historic and remarkable day for Brazilian football, a gift for the fans of Santos FC, " said club president Marcelo Teixeira. "Our idol, our boy, the prince with our number 10 shirt remains. "It is a very important moment in this reconstruction process and we needed Neymar, both on and off the field. "The phrase 'I'm going, I'm back, I'm staying' is emblematic and fundamental for the repositioning of Santos FC at its proper level. " Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser 'Duckett would've infuriated me as a bowler - he's one of world's best' Gout, 17, sets Australian record at Golden Spike India won't change plan to rest Bumrah - Gambhir Heartbreaking, heartwarming cult classic with Rob Brydon The doctor who rebuilt the faces of World War One soldiers The all-star cast of The Celebrity Traitors revealed Decoding politics with Marina Hyde and Armando Iannucci 'Duckett would've infuriated me as a bowler - he's one of world's best' England chase 371 to seal brilliant win against India in first Test Video England chase 371 to seal brilliant win against India in first Test Scoring machine or freak season? What Mbeumo could bring to Man Utd 'Like talking to Andy Murray' - impressionist quizzes tennis stars. Video'Like talking to Andy Murray' - impressionist quizzes tennis stars In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Who is the most iconic British & Irish Lion of all time? Which drivers are in danger of losing their seat for 2026? How Draper became a genuine Wimbledon contender Fleetwood's stumble gives US Bradley-sized Ryder Cup headache Which young players could light up Euro 2025? How Earps gives 'big sister' energy to Toone & Russo. Video How Earps gives 'big sister' energy to Toone & Russo What do you remember about the 2013 Lions tour? Why Alcaraz is 'red-hot favourite' for third Wimbledon title Have the Club World Cup's innovations been good or bad? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.