
Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna reports on social media platform X that preliminary talks have begun between Santos and Neymar, as well as his representatives, regarding a contract extension. According to the source, the player plans to stay at the club for at least one more season, and both parties hope to quickly agree on terms. Neymar returned to Santos in January, joining as a free agent after leaving Al-Hilal. The forward’s current contract expires on December 31, 2025.