Santos chief: Neymar focused on recovery, contract talks premature | OneFootball

Marcelo Teixeira, president of Santos, is avoiding, for now, talking about the renewal of attacking midfielder Neymar's contract. The leader says that the club is focused on his recovery to have him available in this edition of the Brazilian Championship.

"With reference to the renewal, it is premature today to comment on this process, especially because the will between the parties makes this resolved in a practical and objective way. So, it does not worry Santos about Neymar's contract continuity. What worries us today, specifically, is his recovery so that he can return to play as soon as possible," he revealed at the reopening event of the hotel at CT Rei Pelé.

Neymar arrived at Santos earlier this year, with a contract valid only until June. Shortly before the contract expired, the number 10 declared his stay at Peixe until the end of the year. At the moment, he is treating a grade 2 injury in the right thigh femoral rectus and has been missing for Vojvoda.

Teixeira assures Neymar focused on returning

Teixeira denied rumors that the number 10 was demotivated and revealed that he spoke with him and heard that the Santos star is focused on returning as soon as possible. Neymar has been posting on his social networks images of his recovery with his personal staff.

"He has been recovering at the club and also at his home. All work guidance is being followed by the athlete. We can't assure a forecast. Some say he won't play anymore in the Brazilian Championship, but that's not the information I have from the Medical Department. The athlete is aware of the work that needs to be done," revealed Marcelo Teixeira.

"Contrary to what some say, that the athlete is demotivated, I spoke with him, privately, and quite the contrary, he is very focused on a quick recovery. Like him, we have other players who are in the medical department today, important players who deserve the same attention. Everyone is getting the same attention so we can have everyone available as soon as possible," he continued.

Santos' situation in the Brasileirão

With the draw against Bragantino, Santos closed the 25th round of the competition in 16th place, with 27 points, five less than Juventude, the first team in the Z4.

Next Santos game

Game: Santos x Grêmio Competition: Brazilian Championship (26th round) Date and time: October 1, 2025 (Wednesday), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) Location: Vila Belmiro, in Santos (SP)

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