Santos president hopeful on Neymar deal, warns of financial cap | OneFootball

President of Santos, Marcelo Teixeira has once again opened up about Neymar's contract renewal with Santos. The star player, who returned to the field last Sunday after recovering from a thigh injury, has a contract with the Peixe only until the end of the current season.

The alvinegro leader emphasized again that the project designed for Neymar revolves around the World Cup, to be held in 2026. However, Teixeira mentioned the financial aspect, which will need to be reassessed by both parties for a renewal.

“Another fact regarding Neymar is that the project is not for six months, nor a year. Neymar's project is the 2026 World Cup. Santos knew how to handle Neymar, the investment that would be made, a high investment, and each period, Santos and Neymar evaluate this situation. The assessment made when he came is no longer the financial situation that happens today. And the financial situation until the end of the year will be evaluated by both parties. From the moment Neymar returned to Brazil, he showed that he is not concerned with the financial aspect. Santos isn't either, but there is a limit. There is awareness from both sides,” explained Teixeira in an interview with Santa Cecília TV.

The president of Peixe also maintained an optimistic tone about Neymar's contract extension. He mentioned the trust relationship with the player's personal staff and emphasized the search for a “common denominator” for the renewal.

“Neymar's project is the 2026 World Cup. If we find a common denominator every six months of evaluation, his continuity should be natural and should be confirmed, as long as Santos and Neymar, who have a very strong and trusting understanding, reach a common denominator. I believe that, at the right moment, we will sit down and resolve this situation,” concluded Teixeira.

This season, Neymar has struggled to string together a great sequence of matches due to some physical problems. Recently, the star recovered from a rectus femoris muscle injury in his right thigh and returned to the field after more than a month.

The number 10 is Santos' main hope in this final stretch of the season. The Alvinegro Praiano is still fighting against relegation and hopes to count on the star's help on the field to avoid the drop. In 2025, he has scored six goals and provided three assists in 21 games.

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