Santos president Marcelo Teixeira is confident Neymar will continue at the club next year.
The Brazilian forward’s current contract expires in December and he has yet to sign a new deal.
“Neymar’s project is the 2026 World Cup,” Teixeira said.
“If we find common ground, his continuity will be confirmed. [That is] as long as Santos and Neymar, who have a strong and positive understanding of trust, reach a common ground. I believe we will resolve this situation at the right time.”
Neymar, who is Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 79 goals, is keen to play in his fourth World Cup next year.
He was left out of Carlo Ancelotti’s latest squad for two November friendlies and has not featured for Brazil since October 2023 when he sustained an ACL injury while on international duty.
After spending much of his time with Saudi Arabia club Al Hilal on the sidelines, Neymar rejoined boyhood club Santos in January as a free agent looking to rediscover his form. o
