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SAO PAULO (AP) \u2014 Brazilian forward Neymar has extended his contract with Santos until the end of 2026.<\/p>\n

The 33-year-old striker is aiming to qualify for next summer’s World Cup. He returned to Santos a year ago.<\/span> Despite some injuries, his boyhood club struggled to avoid relegation from Brazil’s top flight.<\/p>\n

His contract was scheduled to expire in July. The club announced the extension late Tuesday.<\/p>\n

The former Barcelona star described 2025 as “a special and challenging year for me”.<\/p>\n

“This moment of joy and resilience could only have been possible thanks to your love,” Neymar said in a club statement. “Santos is my place. I feel at home here, safe and happy.”<\/p>\n

Neymar’s first stint at Santos was between 2009 and 2013. He returned in January last year after leaving Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal. The striker scored 12 goals and provided 6 assists in 2025.<\/p>\n

Neymar received Minor left knee surgery<\/span> In December.<\/p>\n

Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti, who took over in May, has not yet named Neymar.<\/p>\n

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AP Soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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