Mattos: Neymar likely to stay and renew with Santos | OneFootball

Alexandre Mattos is confident about renewing with Neymar. The Santos football executive commented on the situation of the attacking midfielder this Sunday, after the 3-0 victory over Cruzeiro, in the 38th round of the Brazilian Championship.

“Neymar has market options as far as the eye can see. And financially too. He is happy. I’ve seen it since I arrived. I see no sense in him leaving. The least worrying situation is the financial one. Everyone knows, because of his work. But of course, he is a professional and deserves to be recognized,” he commented.

“The bigger concern is understanding his happiness. We saw a very happy person and family. I think he has everything to stay. But let's take it very calmly. There has been no meeting yet. We will talk calmly now. We will sort everything out very peacefully,” he concluded.

Neymar has a contract with Santos only until the end of the year. Since returning to Peixe at the end of January 2025, the attacking midfielder has accumulated 27 matches, 11 goals, and four assists.

After the victory over Cruzeiro, the attacking midfielder stated that he will take a few days to rest and only then will he think about the future. He will still have to undergo a minor surgery on his left knee.

Marcelo Teixeira, in turn, made it clear that now, with the end of the Brasileirão, the goal is to renew with the idol. Meanwhile, coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda highlighted the importance of the number 10 for the team.

Standings Situation

The Alvinegro Praiano finished the 2025 Brasileirão in 12th place, with 47 points. The team, which entered the last round still facing relegation threats, secured a spot in the 2026 Copa Sudamericana.

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