Return to Europe? Neymar’s future settled | OneFootball

In order to keep all his options open, Neymar Jr. only signed a short-term contract during his celebrated return to FC Santos in January 2025. This contract expires at the end of this month. The Brazilian superstar has now made a decision about his future.

Recently, his father and advisor Neymar Sr. has fueled rumors about a return to Europe for his son by revealing to 'L'Équipe': "This week we are going to Miami to talk to some clubs. Yes, there are European clubs. Some of them play in the Champions League."

However, it seems that no agreement was reached. As confirmed by FC Santos late Tuesday evening, Neymar is extending his contract with the club.

According to the renowned Brazilian newspaper 'Globo' and journalist Lucas Musetti Perazolli, the dribbler is signing a new employment contract, but again only for a short duration: The new contract is supposed to be valid only until the end of this year, but performance-based, it could extend until the summer of 2026. Neymar wants to keep the option open to move to Europe in the winter to put himself in the spotlight for the upcoming 2026 World Cup.

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