Fluminense's president Mario Bittencourt released a statement on his X account refuting reports that Fluminense had made an approach for Neymar. Speculation over a transfer was prompted by comments from the club's head of physiotherapy, who described Neymar as the last genius of Brazilian football.

Fluminense president Mário Bittencourt stated on his X account that there has been no recent contact with Neymar or his staff. This denial comes amid speculation about the player, whose contract with Santos is set to expire at the end of 2025. Bittencourt had previously revealed that he attempted to bring Neymar to Fluminense for the Club World Cup, an attempt the player confirmed.