Santos set limits while pushing Neymar renewal to 2026
Neymar (Santos)
November 2025
Santos president Marcelo Teixeira reiterated intent to keep Neymar through the 2026 World Cup project, but warned renewals must fit financial limits. Inter Miami are reportedly exploring a reunion with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, raising options if talks stall when Neymar’s contract expires in December today carefully accordingly as needed without compromise or panic as required by context. Teixeira framed continuity as a long-term sporting investment, reviewed periodically since Neymar’s arrival. He said finances are significant yet not Neymar’s sole concern; Santos has budget thresholds. Negotiations will run to year-end. Outcome hinges on aligning costs, squad plans, and Neymar’s ambition to peak competitively before 2026 today carefully accordingly as needed without compromise or panic as required by context.