Neymar Sr indicated that his son is set to remain with Santos for the 2027 campaign. Neymar's current deal expires in December, and the board intends to move proactively to secure his services beyond the end of this year.
Contract plans
The Santos board intends to move proactively to secure Neymar’s services beyond the end of this year.
Neymar Sr’s Santos role
GOAL reported that Neymar Sr appeared in a social media video alongside Santos president Marcelo Teixeira, who is seeking re-election. GOAL also reported that Neymar Sr is already part of the inner circle driving recruitment and helped sign Arthur Melo and Philippe Coutinho.
Neymar Sr, the newly appointed Santos chief executive, said: “And if he's happy here, I can keep him here. So, look, down this final stretch, the work we've done to structure the squad and open up positive possibilities has given us the license to dream.”
Neymar’s league record
GOAL reported that Neymar has missed several matches during the term through injuries, workload management, artificial turf precautions and suspensions. He has registered eight goals and three assists across 15 league outings.
Position and remaining fixtures
GOAL reported that Santos are ninth with 47 points from 34 games, six behind Bahia, with four rounds left. Santos must win at Coritiba on 18 November after the international break, then host Gremio five days later before visiting Vitoria.
The Santos board wants to keep head coach Cuca’s squad together for 2027 despite financial challenges that require the club to prove it can reliably meet payroll obligations. Neymar Sr said: “What Santos fan right now doesn't dream of keeping this squad intact? But we have to deliver that stability to these players. And we also have to demand results, because we need to plan ahead and make the right moves so that next year works out in the best possible way. Because if we plan properly for next year, we'll bring in sponsors, generate visibility, and unlock commercial revenues that Santos would naturally command.”
