Brazilian football star Neymar has officially returned to Santos, the club where his professional career began. The 32-year-old will wear the famous No. 10 jersey, a number previously worn by the legendary Pelé.

Santos confirmed Neymar’s return on Friday with a special video shared on social media. The post, captioned “ThePrinceIsBack,” quickly went viral, exciting fans worldwide.

In the video, Neymar paid tribute to Pelé, saying:

“King Pelé, your wish is my command. The throne and the crown are still yours because you are eternal. But the No. 10, it will be an honour to wear this sacred jersey that means so much to Santos and the world. I promise to do my best to honour your legacy, King.”

Neymar returns to Santos as a free agent after his contract with Saudi club Al Hilal was terminated. His time in Saudi Arabia was difficult, as he struggled with injuries. In 18 months, he played only six games and scored just one goal.

His troubles began when he suffered a serious knee injury while playing for Brazil shortly after signing with Al Hilal. He made a brief return in October but was sidelined again due to a hamstring injury.

Neymar started his professional career with Santos in 2009 and quickly became one of football’s biggest stars. His skills and performances earned him a move to Barcelona in 2013, where he won numerous trophies.

Now, more than a decade later, he is back at Santos, ready for a new chapter in his career. Fans are eager to see him in action and hope he can bring back his magic on the field.

Will Neymar shine again at Santos? Time will tell, but his return has already brought excitement to Brazilian football.