Neymar stays: Brazil star agrees contract extension with Santos with new deal to be announced this week

According to Brazilian outlet UOL, Santos have reached an agreement with Neymar over a new deal, with club president Marcelo Teixeira set to meet the player's father on Tuesday to finalise the terms of the extension. Neymar's current contract with Santos expires on June 30.

Earlier this week, the Santos president had already hinted at the possibility that they could tie Neymar down to a new contract, despite rumours that he was in talks with a few Champions League clubs in Europe. The new deal will include performance-based incentives, with payments tied to games played and goals scored, and Santos will settle €13 million (£11m/$15m) owed in installments until December 2026. Neymar is expected to return to training on Friday, likely with a new contract in hand.

Turkish heavyweights Fenerbahce, who are coached by Jose Mourinho, have been one of the teams speculated to be interested in acquiring the 33-year-old's services this summer. After finishing second in the Super Lig last season, Fenerbahce are eager to strengthen their ranks ahead of the 2025-26 season and are believed to be big admirers of the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain superstar.

Since returning to Santos from Al-Hilal in January, the 33-year-old has three goals and three assists in 12 matches for the club.

The forward will be praying for an injury-free next 12 months, as he dreams of leading his nation at the 2026 World Cup to be held in North America. New Selecao manager Carlo Ancelotti has also send messages of empowerment to the Brazilian star, stating that he's counting on him and that he can play anywhere on the pitch.