Neymar has signed a contract extension with Santos FC until the end of 2025, with an option to extend until the 2026 World Cup. He expressed deep emotional ties to the club, referring to it as his home and stating his desire to fulfill unachieved dreams in his career. His return has generated commercial growth for Santos, but injuries have limited his on-field contributions. Neymar had earlier declined a loan to Fluminense as he focuses on regaining fitness after an ACL injury.
"I made a decision and I listened to my heart," Neymar said in Santos' statement. "Santos is not just my team, it's my home, my roots, my history, and my life.
The new deal includes an additional contract between Santos and NR Sports for the use of Neymar's image, sources told ESPN Brasil.
But the signing has paid off in other ways for Santos. The club's president Marcelo Teixeira said that Neymar's return to Vila Belmiro has led to record-breaking social media growth and significant commercial gains for the club.
Earlier this month, Neymar turned down an offer to play on loan at Brazilian club Fluminense in the Club World Cup, with the former Barcelona star focused on regaining his full fitness.
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