Neymar reveals if he might retire at the end of 2026 | OneFootball

Neymar is making a return to the pitch in his career, after recovering from knee surgery at the end of last year. The athlete took the field in Santos' last match against Velo Clube and showed he is fit to perform consistently. However, he does not rule out retiring soon.

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In an interview with Cazé TV, the Santos player addressed the uncertainty of his future. “I’m taking it year by year. I don’t know what’s going to happen from now on. I don’t know about next year. It could be that I get to December and want to retire. It will come from my heart. One day at a time.”

Neymar shared more about his recovery and current physical condition. “This year is very important, not just for Santos, but also for the Brazilian National Team, a World Cup year. For me too, it’s a huge challenge. I wanted to come back and play this season at 100%. That’s why I held off on some games. I wanted to return with Santos, who made a very good plan. It helped me a lot.”

Santos’ number 10 has a contract until December of this year. The player has made 254 appearances, scored 147 goals, and provided 71 assists for Santos. In this second stint at the club, he has played 29 matches, scored 11 goals, and made five assists.

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