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.