{"id":36821,"date":"2026-01-03T23:47:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T04:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/03\/santos-star-secures-new-deal-no-messi-neymar-comeback-in-sight\/"},"modified":"2026-01-03T23:47:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T04:47:29","slug":"santos-star-secures-new-deal-no-messi-neymar-comeback-in-sight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/03\/santos-star-secures-new-deal-no-messi-neymar-comeback-in-sight\/","title":{"rendered":"Santos Star Secures New Deal: No Messi-Neymar Comeback in Sight!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/03\/santos-star-secures-new-deal-no-messi-neymar-comeback-in-sight\/#Neymars_Contract_Expiration_Details\" >Neymar&#8217;s Contract: Expiration Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/03\/santos-star-secures-new-deal-no-messi-neymar-comeback-in-sight\/#Financial_Implications_Neymars_Agreement_with_Santos\" >Financial Implications: Neymar&#8217;s Agreement with Santos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/03\/santos-star-secures-new-deal-no-messi-neymar-comeback-in-sight\/#World_Cup_Aspirations_Neymars_Position_in_Brazils_Squad\" >World Cup Aspirations: Neymar&#8217;s Position in Brazil&#8217;s Squad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/03\/santos-star-secures-new-deal-no-messi-neymar-comeback-in-sight\/#The_End_of_an_MSN_Reunion_Neymar_Wont_Join_Messi_and_Suarez_in_MLS\" >The End of an MSN Reunion: Neymar Won&#8217;t Join Messi and Suarez in MLS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div data-v-746446fd=\"\"><!--(--><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-col-cntr article-content mg-b-25\" style=\"width:100%;\" showslider=\"false\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">\n<div class=\"freeform-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"20px\" src=\"https:\/\/b.fssta.com\/uploads\/application\/external-logos\/goal-dot-com-logo_black.svg\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">Neymar has reportedly settled on a new contract with Santos, effectively squashing rumors of a transfer to Inter Miami or a return to Europe. The Brazilian star, who linked up with Santos in January 2025, is set to commit to the club until the end of the current calendar year and through to the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-content mg-b-25\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neymars_Contract_Expiration_Details\"><\/span>Neymar&#8217;s Contract: Expiration Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">Per reports from <i>Globo Sports<\/i>, Neymar&#8217;s contract with Santos will last until December 31, 2026. There were moments when it seemed the 33-year-old midfielder might pursue a new venture after becoming a free agent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">Currently, he is engaged in a rehabilitation process following knee surgery and prefers to stay close to his family and friends in a familiar setting.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mg-b-15 article-content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Financial_Implications_Neymars_Agreement_with_Santos\"><\/span>Financial Implications: Neymar&#8217;s Agreement with Santos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"full-width-image mg-t-15 article-content mg-b-25\" displaynav=\"true\" data-v-746446fd=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/statics.foxsports.com\/www.foxsports.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0\/0\/GettyImages-1721299425.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1,  https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/statics.foxsports.com\/www.foxsports.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0\/0\/GettyImages-1721299425.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/div>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">Santos is pleased to see their influential captain extend his contract, although reports indicate that Neymar&#8217;s salary is equivalent to that of &#8220;four or five regular players.&#8221; Additionally, he has an image rights deal with NR Sports that bolsters his earnings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">Having played a crucial role in preventing Santos from facing relegation, Neymar has agreed to stay following a successful 2025 season. After recovering from a hamstring injury in November, he netted five goals in seven matches, including a hat-trick against Juventude.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">The prospect of Neymar embarking on a new journey in a World Cup year was widely discussed, as he needs regular playtime to secure his place in Carlo Ancelotti\u2019s squad for upcoming tournaments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\"><i><strong>For sharper soccer betting, check out expert insights, data-driven predictions, and tips with GOAL Tips on Telegram. Join our expanding community today!<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-content mg-b-25\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Cup_Aspirations_Neymars_Position_in_Brazils_Squad\"><\/span>World Cup Aspirations: Neymar&#8217;s Position in Brazil&#8217;s Squad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">As Brazil&#8217;s all-time top scorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances, Neymar hasn&#8217;t played for the national team since September 2023, when he succumbed to a knee ligament injury. Nonetheless, he remains determined to compete for international glory once again.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">&#8220;We will do everything possible, even if it seems impossible, to reclaim this World Cup for Brazil,&#8221; he expressed to the media. He further pledged, &#8220;If we reach the final, I promise to score.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">Ancelotti, the former manager of PSG, AC Milan, Chelsea, and Real Madrid, has left the door open for Neymar&#8217;s return to the national squad but has emphasized that emotional factors will not dictate his selection choices.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">Neymar must consistently perform to secure his position. &#8220;We discuss Neymar, but we must also consider other players. Our focus is on Brazil&#8217;s success,&#8221; Ancelotti remarked.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">&#8220;The final roster will be determined after FIFA&#8217;s announcement in March. While there\u2019s curiosity about Neymar&#8217;s involvement, we have months to assess. I will finalize the team in May, considering who is fit and performing better than others\u2014regardless of their names.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mg-b-15 article-content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_End_of_an_MSN_Reunion_Neymar_Wont_Join_Messi_and_Suarez_in_MLS\"><\/span>The End of an MSN Reunion: Neymar Won&#8217;t Join Messi and Suarez in MLS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"full-width-image mg-t-15 mg-b-15 article-content\" displaynav=\"true\" data-v-746446fd=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/statics.foxsports.com\/www.foxsports.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0\/0\/GOAL20-20Multiple20Images20-20220Split20-20Facebook20-202025-02-28T023130.032.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1,  https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/statics.foxsports.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0\/0\/GOAL20-20Multiple20Images20-20220Split20-20Facebook20-202025-02-28T023130.032.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/div>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">Neymar faces significant pressure, having missed 89 matches since joining Al Hilal in 2023. An unfortunate anterior cruciate ligament injury disrupted his lucrative contract in the Middle East, and he continues to face fitness challenges with Santos.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">He has undergone a second surgery on his left knee and is currently under the care of noted Brazilian physiotherapist Eduardo Santos, known as &#8220;Doctor Miracle&#8221; for swiftly aiding players like Philippe Coutinho and Matheus Cunha in their recoveries from serious knee injuries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">Despite speculation linking him to clubs in Italy and the Premier League, Neymar has dismissed the idea of reuniting with former Barcelona teammates Messi and Luis Suarez at Inter Miami.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-746446fd=\"\">Rumors had circulated about reviving their famous &#8220;MSN&#8221; trio in the U.S., but any move to South Florida has now been put on hold. Nonetheless, Neymar has ample opportunities to shine in the next year ahead.<\/p>\n<p><!--)--><\/div>\n<p>In the world of soccer, Neymar&#8217;s commitment to Santos is key not just for his career but for fans who have cherished his dynamic play. His decision to stay close to family while focusing on recovery could reinvigorate his performance and impact on both club and international stages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Neymar has reportedly settled on a new contract with Santos, effectively squashing rumors of a transfer to Inter Miami or a return to Europe. 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