Overview
- Neymar said at a charity auction in São Paulo that he does not yet know whether he will stay at Santos, leave the club, or stop playing when his contract ends in December 2026.
- He confirmed that his international career is over after Brazil’s exit from the 2026 World Cup and said he feels physically well and will approach play match by match.
- Neymar’s father and agent publicly dismissed retirement rumours and said his son loves football and will continue playing.
- The forward has faced public criticism for recent off-field choices, notably attending a poker event while Santos teammates were competing in the Copa Sudamericana, which has intensified scrutiny of his commitment.
- Neymar’s decision will shape Santos’s short-term plans and his legacy given his injury history, past success at Barcelona and PSG, and the club’s reliance on him as a marquee player.