Santos have announced that a new contract has been signed with Neymar, binding him to the Brazilian club until December 2026. The player's previous contract was set to last until the World Cup, and both parties reached an agreement for a longer-term deal. Neymar will remain at Santos until December 31, 2026.

ESPN reported that the extension of Neymar's contract with Santos will only be announced after the validation of the new contract. A new contract duration for Neymar with Santos has been agreed upon, with an end date of December 31, 2026. The official announcement will occur in 2026, after the contract is validated following Neymar's official return for the season. Neymar's previous contract with Santos was valid until the end of 2025.

Santos is negotiating the renewal of Neymar's contract. The cost of Neymar is equivalent to the cost of five common players per month.

Neymar's contract ends on December 31. Santos is making every effort to convince Neymar to extend his contract by one season and is rather confident.

Santos president Marcelo Teixeira stated that the tendency is for Neymar to renew his contract for another six months, until the 2026 World Cup. Teixeira mentioned that dialogue is ongoing and he is optimistic about a positive outcome for Neymar's stay. He also noted that they are evaluating the numbers and extending these values.

According to ESPN, an understanding has been reached between the Santos board and Neymar's staff, led by Neymar Pai, for him to renew his contract for another six months, until the 2026 World Cup. Alexandre Mattos, Santos' football executive, confirmed that president Marcelo Teixeira is conducting negotiations. Mattos also stated there are no financial obstacles to Neymar's continued stay at the club. Mattos said that Neymar is at Santos because he wants to be and is happy there. He added that the financial aspect was never an obstacle or a need for changes. The expectation is that Neymar will formalize the renewal during his vacation period after a knee arthroscopy procedure.

According to Globo, both Neymar and Santos are positive about a contract extension of six months. Sources close to the negotiations told the outlet that both parties intend to continue together. Neymar's current deal runs until the end of 2025.

ESPN reported that the Santos board and Neymar's representatives, who are led by Neymar Pai, have reached an understanding. Neymar is expected to renew his contract for an additional six months, until the 2026 World Cup. Currently on vacation in the United States, Neymar will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee when he returns. The renewal is expected to be formalized during this period. The surgical procedure is considered simple, and the recovery time is estimated to be up to one month.

According to R7Esportes, an agreement has been reached between Santos and Neymar to extend his contract until mid-2026. His contract was set to expire on December 31. The agreement aims for Neymar to have match fitness and minutes for the 2026 World Cup, and to play in the Copa Sudamericana with Santos.

ESPN BR reports on Neymar's decision to take a mental break before discussing his contract renewal. Neymar informed that he will take a week to rest mentally after the heavy pressure in recent weeks and will only talk about his renewal after that. To those closest to him, he has already indicated that his intention is to stay with Peixe. The negotiation of the values of the new contract now remains.

Neymar has stated that he does not know if he will remain at Santos and has expressed a desire to take a break before making a decision. The president of Santos, Marcelo Teixeira, stated that the club wants Neymar to stay and that they will schedule a meeting this week to clarify the situation. Teixeira also mentioned the expectation is for Neymar to remain at Santos until the 2026 World Cup, with possible contractual adaptations. Alexandre Mattos, an executive of football at the club, expressed confidence in Neymar's stay, mentioning the player's happiness at Santos and indicating that financial matters are not the primary factor.

Local media affirm that a contract extension is still far from being agreed. Recently, the club's president, Marcelo Teixeira, stated that he is open to a new contract under certain conditions, notably financial ones. According to remarks relayed by ESPN Brasil, Teixeira said that the evaluation of the situation is not the same as it was upon Neymar's arrival. He stated that the financial situation will be evaluated by both parties until the end of the year and that while the player is not concerned about financial aspects, Santos has a limit. The president added that Neymar's project is the 2026 World Cup and that continuity will be confirmed if Santos and Neymar reach a common denominator. Teixeira said that they have a strong and positive understanding of trust.

In an interview with TV Santa Cecília, Santos president Marcelo Teixeira stated that he wants Neymar to remain until the 2026 World Cup, explaining that the project is not for six months or a year. Teixeira said that Santos and Neymar evaluate the situation periodically, and the financial situation will be assessed by both parties by the end of the year. He stated that while Neymar is not worried about the financial aspect, Santos has a limit. The president added that if an agreement is reached, Neymar's continuity will be confirmed, and he believes the situation will be resolved at the appropriate time.

According to AS, the forward who played for Paris Saint-Germain, with a contract running until December 31, is preparing to extend that contract until the end of the World Cup organized in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Goal.com reports that Santos have paused contract renewal talks with 33-year-old Brazilian attacker Neymar, amid growing concerns over his fitness and high wages. Officials want to reassess the situation before committing to an extension as his current contract runs until December. The player has a current market value of €11.00m, according to Transfermarkt, and has been linked with clubs including Napoli and Inter Miami.