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Brazilian superstar Neymar is reportedly ready to accept a significant pay cut to facilitate a return to his boyhood club, Santos, with the forward expected to finalise the move soon. Neymar is currently contracted to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, for whom he has played only seven games over the past year and a half.
Although he still has six months remaining on his contract with Al Hilal, the Brazilian is reportedly keen on a return to Brazil.
Earlier this month, Al-Hilal manager Jorge Jesus revealed that the club will not register the 32-year-old for the second half of the Saudi league season, stating that Neymar is no longer able to perform at the required level.
"Neymar will not be registered in the team for the championship. He can participate in the Asian Champions League. The Saudi League is one of the best leagues in the world. All Al-Hilal players could play for any club in Europe. Neymar can no longer play at the level we are accustomed to. Things have become difficult for him, unfortunately.
"He is still under contract with Al Hilal and it may be up to him to decide his future. It depends on the management. I don't know anything about Neymar's future," Jesus said in an interview on January 16.
Neymar could either terminate his contract with Al Hilal or complete a loan move to Santos. Alternatively, he may choose to wait out the remainder of his contract, but multiple media reports suggest that Neymar is eager to secure a move during the winter break.
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