Neymar Extends Contract With Santos Through December, Six Months Before World Cup

Neymar He extended his contract with the Brazilian club Santos Until the end of December.

The 33 -year -old striker returned to his childhood club in late January, but he was limited due to injuries. His current deal has been appointed to end next week. Neymar and Santos confirmed the extension on Tuesday.

“I extended my contract with Santos. I went, I went back and kept where everything started and where it will never end,” Neymar said in a video clip on social media channels.

None of the two sides explained the reason for not extending his contract until mid -2026, when many Brazilians still expect to play in the World Cup. Earlier in June, Carlo Ancelotti, the new Brazil coach, hinted that he relied on Neymar’s recovery in the championship in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Since his departure from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Hillaal For Santos, Neymar played 12 games, scored three goals and made three assists. He had two long periods of absence due to muscle injuries.

Neymar played 225 games with Santos in his first talisman. He scored 138 goals, many of whom won six titles in the Brazilian giant, who fell in 2023 and returned to the upper division last year.

The last appearance of the team was frustrated; It was sent in the 76th minute of Santos 1-0 loss Potafogo At home on June 1 after using his hand to register.

He realized that he would not reach the ball with his head before the defender could wipe it away, Neymar used his right hand to push the ball to the network.

The Brazilian striker had already had a yellow card and the second showed him by the referee, who then did not call the goal. Then Botafogo scored the winner of 86.

The Saudi club Al -Hilal finished Neymar’s contract with mutual approval, six months ago, after he played only seven games. ACL injury is destroyed for a year until October. Al -Hilal said that Neymar could no longer perform as it was.

Neymar also left Barcelona and Paris Saint -Germain to criticism, although goals and goals are presented.

Santos is fifteenth in the Brazilian League with 11 points after 12 games.

Report by Associated Press.

Do you want great stories that have been delivered directly to your inbox? Create or log in to your Fox Sports accountAnd follow the championships, teams and players to receive a dedicated news message daily!