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Neymar Extends Santos Contract Through 2025

It secures an option through the 2026 World Cup with a separate image-rights sponsorship guaranteeing at least $15 million.

Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Santos v Botafogo - Estadio Urbano Caldeira, Santos, Brazil - June 1, 2025, Santos' Neymar reacts REUTERS/Thiago Bernardes/File Photo
Neymar has struggled with injuries since returning to Santos

Overview

  • Neymar has committed to Santos until December 2025 with an option to extend his stay through next summer’s World Cup.
  • The contract includes an image-rights pact between Santos and NR Sports that guarantees the club at least $15 million in new sponsorship revenue.
  • Club president Marcelo Teixeira said Neymar’s presence has driven record social media growth and significant commercial gains for Santos.
  • Recurring muscular injuries have restricted Neymar to three goals and three assists in 15 matches this year and sidelined him from a national team recall.
  • Neymar Sr. has indicated European clubs set to play in the Champions League have expressed interest in signing his son.