Santos formalized the contract extension until December 2025 in Neymar, back in his training club on January 31.
The love story between Neymar and Santos continues. For some time at least. The Brazilian club has indeed formalized the extension for six months of its star player. An announcement made through a video in which the former Parisian said his attachment to Santos.
“I made the decision and listened to my heart. Santos, it’s not just my team, it’s my house, said the 33 -year -old playmaker. My roots, my story, my life. Here, I was a child, who became a man. Here I can be the same, really happy. This is where I want to realize the dreams I have left and no one will stop me. I’m going, I come back and stay. »»
Despite his repeated injuries for several years, Neymar, who was at the end of the contract on June 30, was not lacking in courtiers. Several clubs had put themselves in the ranks to welcome him, according to his father. In MLS, but also in Europe, where European cadors were ready to recruit it.
Neymar was in contact with European clubs
“This week, we’re going to Miami to chat with clubs. We have to listen to them and decide what we are going to do. Yes, there are European clubs. Some compete for the Champions League ”, had he said, specifying nevertheless that “There was a good chance that he stayed in Santos. »»
Returning to Santos on January 31 after having terminated his contract with Al-Hilal, Neymar played 12 games with the Sao Paulo club for three goals and three assists, all in the regional championship.