Newly appointed Santos chief executive Neymar Sr has indicated that his superstar son is set to remain with the Brazilian club for the 2027 campaign.
Neymar’s current deal with Santos will expire in December and there has been talks over where he’ll be playing next. However, the club board intends to move proactively to secure his services beyond the end of this year.
Neymar Sr believes the hierarchy can act early to tie down his son after appearing in a social media video alongside club president Marcelo Teixeira, who is seeking re-election.
The newly installed chief executive revealed he is already part of the inner circle driving recruitment, having helped sign Arthur Melo and Philippe Coutinho.
Neymar Júnior looks on during the Brasileirao 2026 33rd-round match between Santos and Palmeiras. (Photo by Leo Barrilari/Sports Press Photo/Getty Images)
Speaking in the social media clip alongside Teixeira, Neymar Sr explained how his role focuses on convincing the forward to reject outside offers: “I’ve been working alongside him [Marcelo Teixeira] for a long time, ever since he brought me here. We know that in every transfer window, offers come in for him to leave. Yet Neymar always chooses to stay at Santos. What I’m anticipating is that, first and foremost, I need to keep Neymar happy. Do you understand?”
Highlighting how squad improvements have boosted optimism, he added: “And if he’s happy here, I can keep him here. So, look, down this final stretch, the work we’ve done to structure the squad and open up positive possibilities has given us the license to dream.”
Neymar Sr also outlined the need for stability and strong results to attract sponsors, he concluded: “What Santos fan right now doesn’t dream of keeping this squad intact? But we have to deliver that stability to these players. And we also have to demand results, because we need to plan ahead and make the right moves so that next year works out in the best possible way. Because if we plan properly for next year, we’ll bring in sponsors, generate visibility, and unlock commercial revenues that Santos would naturally command.”
Despite missing several matches this term through injuries, workload management, artificial turf precautions and suspensions, Neymar has registered eight goals and three assists across 15 league outings.
