Neymar, Everton Ribeiro and more: out-of-contract stars in Brasileirão | OneFootball

At the end of his contract, Neymar remains a doubt in Santos’ attack for 2026. The star was injured in September and, while undergoing physical transition, has yet to return to play for the São Paulo club. In addition to him, the Brazilian Championship features a list of players who may be without a club for 2026, according to a survey by Transfermarkt.

Neymar

Since joining Santos, Neymar has played 21 matches, with six goals and three assists. Injured, the star has been out since September and began transitioning to ball training this Tuesday.

Therefore, he may be close to a return, but will have little time before the end of his contract, which is valid until December 31 of this year.

Everton Ribeiro

The Bahia midfielder is another one of Brazilian football’s stars who, so far, has not extended his contract for 2026. Everton Ribeiro joined the Bahia club in January 2024 and has played 114 matches, with nine goals and 16 assists.

Despite not opening talks for a possible extension, the player’s contract includes a automatic renewal clause, in case he meets the goals set by the club.

Corinthians and São Paulo

In addition to Neymar for Santos, Corinthians and São Paulo are the São Paulo clubs with players whose contracts expire at the end of this season.

Ángel Romero

At the beginning of 2025, Ángel Romero had his contract extended until the end of the year. Signed in January 2023, the Corinthians forward returned for his second spell at the club, but the numbers were not impressive: 49 matches, five goals, and three assists.

Dinenno, Rigoni and Luiz Gustavo

The São Paulo Tricolor has three players under contract until December. They are: forwards Dinenno and Emiliano Rigoni, who may renew if they meet pre-established goals, and midfielder Luiz Gustavo, who has not played since April due to a pulmonary thromboembolism.

Other names in the Brasileirão

The list also includes Matheus Cunha, Pablo, and Cleiton from Flamengo, Samuel Xavier, Keno, and Thiago Santos from Fluminense, Jair from Vasco, and Óscar Romero from Internacional.

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