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Neymar Signs Short-Term Contract With Santos Through 2025

He will use the familiar environment to focus on rehabilitation ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Neymar küsst bei seiner Rückkehr zu seinem Jugendklub das Vereinswappen seines FC Santos.
Neymar bleibt mindestens bis zum Jahresende
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Overview

  • Neymar signed a short-term deal with FC Santos that runs through December 2025 and includes an option to extend.
  • He rejoined Santos in January after one and a half years with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal.
  • The 33-year-old has been working to overcome a cruciate ligament tear suffered in October 2023 and subsequent injury setbacks.
  • Despite returning to play for Santos, he has not been called up by Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti for recent World Cup qualification matches.
  • The move is intended to help him rebuild his form and bolster his case for inclusion in Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad.