As he reaches the final stages of recovery from his latest injury, Neymar has made it clear that his top priority is to get back to full fitness and form to earn a spot Brazil‘s selection for the FIFA World Cup 2026. His future lies in that context Santos will play a crucial role in determining how the forward prepares for next summer’s tournament.
After agreeing to return to the club in early 2025, Ney’s contract expires in December this year. While speculation about his next move has become a top story in the Brazilian press, Santos The president has made his position clear.
“The trend is for Neymar to stay,said Marcelo Teixeira, speaking to reporters after Santos’ draw Botafogo during the weekend. The club president added that he is persevering “constant communication” with the player’s father and agent, but also acknowledged, “We have not yet discussed an extension.”
Teixeira clarified that the link between Neymar and the club has reasons to continue at least until next summer. ‘The project will not last for six months’ he explained. “It has always been focused on the World Cup – for Santos and for Brazil.”
Neymar last appeared for Brazil in October 2023.
However, instead of guaranteeing an extension for the 33-year-old attacker, the Santos president noted that important issues still need to be discussed. “We will evaluate, assess the financial aspects and assess the player’s technical condition,” Teixeira said.
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Santos in a delicate situation
While the media and fans around the world are eager to know what will happen to Neymar after December – with some even imagining a move to Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami – the current reality at Santos leaves little room for distraction.
The club is in a precarious position Series A: They are currently 16th in the standings with 32 points from 29 matches, just one point ahead of the relegation zone. There are only nine games left before them to determine their fate.
Given this situation, Marcelo Teixeira made it clear that discussions about Neymar’s extension are secondary for the time being. “We will evaluate that in due course,the president said. “Santos is focused on the competition. Every match is a final.”
Neymar focused on the 2026 World Cup
With the urgent need to secure victories and avoid relegation, Santos is eagerly awaiting Neymar’s return to the pitch. He last played on September 14 before a hamstring injury sidelined him. The attacker’s recovery has now taken a month and a half and he is expected to return in November to help the team through the decisive part of the season.
In addition to that short-term goal, Neymar also needs to regain consistency at Santos – both by staying healthy and maintaining his level of play. He knows that he can only earn a place under those circumstances Carlo Ancelotti‘s Brazilian selection for the World Cup.
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