Overview
- Santos said the arthroscopy treated a medial meniscus injury in his left knee and was a success.
- The operation was performed by Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar at Mater Dei in Nova Lima.
- The club gave no return date, and Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte reported recovery could take about a month.
- Neymar played through knee pain and scored five goals in Santos’ final four matches to help secure top-flight safety.
- He has not played for Brazil since 2023 and his Santos contract is reported to expire at year-end with extension talks ongoing.