Overview
- In an interview with the online broadcaster Caze, Neymar said he may decide to end his playing career in December.
- He described 2026 as a very important year for both Santos and Brazil, calling it a major personal challenge.
- Injuries continue to cloud his availability, with 19 matches missed in 2025 and recent recovery from knee surgery, and he has appeared only twice this season for Santos according to one report.
- Neymar returned to Santos in January 2025 and his contract now runs through the end of 2026 after two extensions.
- Carlo Ancelotti has reiterated that Neymar will be considered for the national team only if he is fully fit, emphasizing the demands of modern football.