Overview

• Brazilian outlets RIC and GZH report the testament was formalized at a Porto Alegre notary on June 12, 2025, with two witnesses present.
• The unnamed, childless businessman reportedly chose Neymar out of personal admiration, citing the player’s values and his relationship with his father.
• Estimated values of the estate differ across media, ranging from about R$6.1 billion to roughly €726 million, with some reports mentioning properties, investments and major company shares.
• Neymar’s representatives say they have received no official notification regarding the bequest.
• Legal review in Brazil is required and challenges or tax liabilities are possible, as coverage coincides with Neymar’s return to Santos and his omission from Carlo Ancelotti’s latest national-team squad.