Neymar has confirmed he will be re-joining boyhood club Santos, 12 years after he first left to join Barcelona as one of the most promising youngsters to ever come out of Brazil.

SAO PAULO — Neymar scored his first goal for Santos since returning to Brazil when he converted a penalty Sunday in a 3-1 win over Sao Paulo-based Água Santa. Finding the net from the spot in the 14th minute of the Sao Paulo state championship match will provide the 33-year-old star some relief after a tough restart.

Ex- PSG superstar Neymar has returned to Santos and made his second debut for the club on February 5. The Brazilian made his name as a prodigy at the club befor

Neymar wants to continue at Santos beyond this summer, according to his father and agent Neymar da Silva Santos Sr.

Brazil star Neymar, who rejoined boyhood club Santos last month, has thanked the team and fans for helping him "rediscover joy" following the end of his long goal drought in Sunday's 3-1 win over Agua Santa.

Neymar wants to "take it easy" and explained his rationale behind signing a six-month contract at Santos amid sensational Barcelona return talks.

After months of anticipation and battling injuries, forward Neymar Jr finally had his moment of joy back in his homeland with Santos FC during the match against Água Santa in the Campeonato Paulista.