Neymar to Announce His Career Future with Santos after June 12

According to Globoesporte, Neymar has not yet provided clarity regarding his next career move as his contract with Santos FC is set to expire on June 30.

The superstar forward, who returned to his boyhood club in January 2024, is now being pursued by Santos management to stay until at least the 2026 World Cup.

Neymar: “I’ll decide only after June 12”

“I still don’t know. I’m not going to answer any more questions about it,” said Neymar after a recent match.

“I’ve already said that I don’t know because I’m still thinking about it. There’s no point asking again in three days — the answer will be the same. I’ll only decide after June 12.”

Neymar Sr. outlines key considerations

Neymar Santos Sr., Neymar’s father and agent, confirmed that several possibilities remain open:

• Santos has full freedom to retain Neymar if they wish

• No formal talks about a contract renewal yet

• The club’s structure and future plans are major factors

• Neymar still has strong market value in global football

Injury recovery part of long-term plan

Responding to concerns over Neymar’s fitness—he has only made three league appearances—his father emphasized that this was expected due to muscle injuries and a prolonged recovery phase.

“This was already predicted. He came from a long period without playing, so the injuries are part of the adjustment phase,” he said.