Neymar has signed the expected contract.

Neymar has signed the expected contract.

07.01.2026 17:01

Brazilian footballer Neymar, who returned to Santos where he started playing football in January 2025, extended his contract with the club until the end of 2026.

A hot development has occurred regarding the future of 33-year-old Brazilian footballer Neymar, who is rumored to be returning to Europe.

NEYMAR HAS SIGNED

The Brazilian star footballer Neymar has extended his contract with Brazilian Serie A team Santos until the end of December 2026. Aiming to be called up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, Neymar returned to Santos, where he started his football career in January 2025.

TEAMS HE HAS PLAYED FOR IN HIS CAREER

The star footballer transferred to Saudi Arabian team Al Hilal in August 2023 after playing for Spain's Barcelona and France's Paris Saint-Germain.

STRUGGLED WITH INJURIES

The 33-year-old player has not played for the Brazilian National Team since 2023 due to injuries. Neymar, who signed with Al Hilal for an astronomical transfer fee and salary, had not played for a year due to an anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus injury he suffered in October 2023 while with the national team.

LEFT THE FIELD IN TEARS

Returning to Santos, where he started his football career earlier this year, Neymar was injured in his left leg during the first half of the match against Atletico MG in Brazilian Serie A last April and left the field in tears in the 34th minute, signaling to the bench.

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