Overview
- Neymar signed a new deal on June 24 that keeps him at Santos until December 2025 with an option to extend through the 2026 World Cup.
- Since rejoining in January he has appeared in 12 matches across all competitions, scoring three goals and providing three assists despite recurring muscle injuries.
- He tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month, further delaying his return to full fitness.
- Santos sit 15th in the Brazilian Serie A with three wins in 12 games as they seek to climb the standings.
- Club president Marcelo Teixeira described the extension as pivotal to the team’s resurgence, crediting Neymar with driving record social media growth and commercial gains.