Overview
- Santos signaled the renewal in a club video featuring Neymar, which the player used to declare he is staying with the team.
- The announcement came on the day his previous deal expired after weeks of speculation, with AFP and ESPN Brasil corroborating the agreement.
- Neymar underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on December 22, 2025, and the club has not provided a timeline for his comeback.
- Since returning in January 2025, he has played 28 matches for Santos, producing 11 goals and 4 assists and helping the club avoid relegation with a strong finish.
- He is aiming for a place in Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad, though coach Carlo Ancelotti has not called him since October 2023 and insists on players being fully fit.