Back on? Footballer Neymar reconciles with his model girlfriend as the couple enjoy an intimate embrace at a pre-New Year’s party in a Brazil nightclub

  • Brazilian footballer was seen dancing closely with model Bruna Marquezine
  • They were openly hugging and kissing in Fernando de Noronha, off Brazil   
  • Comes after pair split earlier this year after Neymar 'asked Bruna to marry him' 

By Janet Tappin Coelho For Mailonline

Published: 11:00 EDT, 31 December 2017 | Updated: 13:38 EDT, 31 December 2017

Neymar is back with his on and off girlfriend, Bruna Marquezine, after meeting up with her on Saturday night at a pre-New Year's party.

The world's most expensive footballer rekindled his love for his old flame as they partied in Fernando de Noronha, an archipelago located in Pernambuco.

The two were openly hugging and kissing and did not care who saw.

The Brazilian actress and her £600,000 a week Paris Saint-Germain boyfriend moved to the rhythms of a hot new Brazilian funk single 'Vai Malandra'. 

The Brazilian actress and her £600,000 a week Paris Saint-Germain boyfriend moved to the rhythms of a hot new Brazilian funk single 'Vai Malandra'

The Brazilian actress and her £600,000 a week Paris Saint-Germain boyfriend moved to the rhythms of a hot new Brazilian funk single 'Vai Malandra'

The world's most expensive footballer rekindled his love for his old flame as they partied in Fernando de Noronha, an archipelago located in Pernambuco
The two were openly hugging and kissing and did not care who saw

The world's most expensive footballer rekindled his love for his old flame as they partied in Fernando de Noronha, an archipelago located in Pernambuco

The pair had been invited separately by close friends and both knew each other would be there

The pair had been invited separately by close friends and both knew each other would be there

The pair were seen sensually winding their hips to the beat as they danced closely.

The pair had been invited separately by close friends and both knew each other would be there.

Initially, Neymar had told the media he would be spending the New Year partying in Bahia. But he was seen jetting away in his private plane early Saturday sparking speculation that he was taking the opportunity to meet up with his long-term love.

Photographer Raul Aragon published the photos of the couple together on Instagram and teased fans with the question: 'You asked about Bruna… so here it is'.

Neymar announced the end of his relationship with Bruna in June this year. It was the third time the pair had split. 

According to reports in the Brazilian media at the time, the reason for the split was because the star footballer had asked his on-off-girlfriend of five years to marry him.

Apparently, the soap actress, did not want to jeopardise her career and turned the heartbroken player down.

But Neymar has always made it known that he kept the flame burning and hoping for another chance and four months later, their complicated standoff had a relapse. 

Miss Marquezine, 21, is pictured relaxing on a sun lounger by a swimming pool after apparently dumping Neymar following a so-called romantic break to South Africa

Miss Marquezine, 21, is pictured relaxing on a sun lounger by a swimming pool after apparently dumping Neymar following a so-called romantic break to South Africa

According to reports in the Brazilian media at the time, the reason for the split was because the star footballer had asked his on-off-girlfriend of five years to marry him

According to reports in the Brazilian media at the time, the reason for the split was because the star footballer had asked his on-off-girlfriend of five years to marry him

A friend told MailOnline in August that Neymar was desperate to marry Bruna, pictured, and dreamed of the celebrity couple becoming the next 'Posh and Becks'. But a friend of Neymar's family told a Brazilian columnist: 'the relationship ended, among other reasons, because he was so clingy'

A friend told MailOnline in August that Neymar was desperate to marry Bruna, pictured, and dreamed of the celebrity couple becoming the next 'Posh and Becks'. But a friend of Neymar's family told a Brazilian columnist: 'the relationship ended, among other reasons, because he was so clingy'

Talking about the split earlier this year, Neymar, pictured with her, said: 'We've separated, it was our decision, we finished well and I'm rooting for her. It's one of the things that happens, life carries on'

Talking about the split earlier this year, Neymar, pictured with her, said: 'We've separated, it was our decision, we finished well and I'm rooting for her. It's one of the things that happens, life carries on'

The lovebirds got back together again. On that occasion they were seen kissing at a wedding party.

According to witnesses at the ceremony, the couple 'only had eyes' for each and 'couldn't get enough' of one another. But once again the relationship fizzed out and they parted.

A fortnight ago when asked if a reconciliation was possible, Neymar didn't hesitate with his answer.

He said: 'Yes I would go back with her. This would be controversial I know. But I have a lot of affection for her, I like her a lot. Who knows what tomorrow holds?'