It is now official: Neymar will continue his journey with Santos. The Brazilian club announced the extension of its star’s contract until December 31, 2026, putting an end to the uncertainty surrounding his future.
Having returned to Santos with the desire to relaunch his career and rediscover the joy of playing, Neymar quickly reclaimed a central role in the club’s sporting project. He was even one of the key figures in securing the club’s survival in the top division, playing the final matches while injured.
A Long-Term Commitment with Santos
This extension confirms the shared desire to build for the long term, both from the player and the club’s management. For Santos, keeping Neymar is a huge sporting and symbolic achievement. Beyond his media impact, the former Barcelona and PSG player brings experience and leadership and remains a major asset on the pitch, despite the injuries of recent seasons.
Turning almost 34 by the end of this new contract, Neymar shows that he is still thinking long term with his boyhood club. This extension until the end of 2026 also fits into a strategy of stability ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which could be the last major international objective of his career.
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— Santos FC (@SantosFC) January 6, 2026
Santos therefore secures its headline star, and Neymar gives himself a familiar setting to try to finish his career at the highest level possible, where it all began.
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