Santos president reveals Neymar’s plans for the 2026 season | OneFootball

What did Marcelo Teixeira, president of Santos, say about Neymar?

The future of Neymar in the 2026 season has once again become a topic in sports news. Seeking to clarify the situation, Marcelo Teixeira, president of Santos, said that the decision regarding the renewal is in the player’s hands. Furthermore, the head of the Baixada Santista team made it clear that talks are already underway for an extension of the contract.

— That is his decision (other proposals). Much more Neymar’s than Santos’. Santos has been talking with this expectation. What we have, reciprocally, is the same… It’s his desire to stay, to remain. That’s why the conversation is at this level, on this principle –, he said, before concluding:

— We gave him this time so he could travel with his family, as other players are doing. He arrived this week, is talking with his father, talking with his family, and has already spoken a bit with us. So now, yes, with him, with his mind more set on this possibility of renewal –, concluded Marcelo Teixeira.

WHAT IS NEYMAR’S SITUATION AT SANTOS?

Neymar has a current contract with Santos until the end of this year. However, the player’s intention is to continue playing in Brazilian football, given his dream of playing in the 2026 World Cup for the Brazilian National Team.

Given this situation, the tendency is for Neymar and Santos to reach a common ground even before the turn of the year and extend the contract. However, other clubs are closely monitoring the situation.

IS FLAMENGO TRYING TO SIGN NEYMAR?

Over the past few days, Flamengo has emerged as one of the possible interested parties in signing Neymar. However, the Coluna do Fla’s report sought information and found out that the Rubro-Negro does not have any negotiations underway with the player. Finally, the board also does not see the athlete as a ‘priority’ in the next transfer window.

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