Neymar confided in the emotional reasons that pushed him to sign a new contract with Santos and extend his stay in Brazil.
After weeks of speculation on the future of Neymar, the Brazilian icon finally signed a new contract with Santos. The previous contract of the 33 -year -old player, signed in January, would have expired after June 30, but his new contract will maintain him in the club of his childhood until the end of 2025.
A new agreement was concluded between Santos and Neymar after the club president Marcelo Teixeira met the father of the footballer on Tuesday. Rumors were circulating last week that Neymar was coveted by several Champions League clubs, but he finally decided to stay in his native country.
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After signing his new contract, the player said on the official Santos website: ” I made a decision and listened to my heart. Santos is not only my team, it's my house, my roots, my story and my life. This is where I went from boy to man, and I am really loved. Here I can be myself, really happy. And this is where I want to realize the dreams that are missing in my career. And nothing will stop me. I go, I come back and I stay. Where it all started and where it will never end. »»
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The Star of the Seleção hopes to stay spared by injuries until the end of the year in order to have enough playing time to impress Brazilian coach Carlo Ancelotti. The ultimate dream of the former star of FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain remains to represent his country for the fourth time during the 2026 World Cup.
