Neymar signed a contract extension on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, local time, to stay with Santos until the end of 2026. The Brazilian star announced via the club's social media.
"2025 is a special and challenging year for me - a time of great joy and overcoming obstacles that I can only face thanks to your love."
"2026 has arrived and destiny can't be different. Santos is my place. This is my home, safe and happy. With you, I want to realize the rest of my dreams," Neymar said in the announcement, reported by ESPN.
The 33-year-old returned to his boyhood club in January 2025. Despite battling injuries, he helped the team avoid relegation from the 2025 Brazilian Serie A in the final match.
Santos announced on December 22, 2025 that Neymar, who has struggled with a series of knee injuries in recent years, underwent a successful minor surgery on his left knee.
He has not played for Brazil since suffering an ACL injury during the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in October 2023.
The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star still hopes to make the Brazil national team for the 2026 World Cup.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti has repeatedly said Neymar will be considered for selection if he is fully fit.
Neymar scored 11 goals in 34 appearances for Santos after joining in early 2025. He was a key contributor in helping them avoid relegation from the top division at the end of the season.
Santos start the State Championship in Sao Paulo on January 10, 2026 and will start the Brazilian Serie A on January 28, 2026 against Chapecoense.
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