Overview
- Santos confirmed the 33-year-old signed a contract extension through the end of 2026 in an announcement on Tuesday.
- The forward underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in late December to repair a meniscus issue and is now rehabbing.
- Neymar has not featured for Brazil since an ACL tear in October 2023, though he remains the country’s all-time leading scorer with 79 goals.
- He helped Santos avoid relegation last season, scoring five goals across their final five league matches after rejoining in January 2025.
- Brazil’s coach has made a recall conditional on full fitness, leaving Neymar to prove readiness at Santos before World Cup roster decisions.