Brazil superstar Neymar is closing in on a return to his former club Santos, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Santos have reached a verbal agreement to sign Neymar. The 32-year-old has played just seven games for Al-Hilal – scoring one and creating three – since his €90m

Brazilian football superstar Neymar Junior is reportedly leaving Saudi football club Al Hilal after nearing a deal with his

Neymar's decision to potentially return to Santos stems from a difficult period at Al-Hilal. Injuries hampered his consistency, leading to his exclusion from the Saudi Arabian league.

As a consequence, Neymar has been looking for his next playing opportunity, and appears to have found it with the club at which he began his professional career. Sources tell ESPN

Neymar is set to move back to the club where he began his career after falling out of favour at Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, with his current contract likely to be terminated.