Overview
- Santos confirmed Neymar’s renewal through December 2026, aligning his contract with president Marcelo Teixeira’s term.
- Neymar is recovering from left‑knee meniscus surgery and is projected to return to action in February under coordinated medical oversight.
- Santos and Cruzeiro have agreed a loan for Gabriel ‘Gabigol’ Barbosa for 2026 with salaries shared and an option to buy, with some reports noting completion pending medicals.
- Outlets report a commercial structure that includes image rights via NR Sports and total payments of about R$85 million through 2026, figures not officially detailed by the club.
- The extended pact gives Santos stability to shape the squad and commercial strategy around Neymar for the 2026 campaign.