Overview
- Santos confirmed on Wednesday that Neymar renewed his contract through December 31, 2026, completing the agreement on the final day of his previous deal.
- The agreement maintains an image-rights arrangement with NR Sports, with local reporting citing a package totaling R$85 million through the end of 2026.
- Neymar recently underwent surgery on the meniscus of his left knee and is expected to be out for up to two months.
- Club reporting and local outlets indicate a planned return in February under a private medical team working in coordination with Santos' health department.
- The extension follows two six‑month contracts in 2025, a campaign in which he helped the club avoid relegation, and it runs through the tenure of president Marcelo Teixeira.