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Neymar Signs Extension, Prepares for World Cup Comeback

12/17/2025

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Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, the Brazilian forward for Santos, is close to signing a six-month extension ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
After helping the club avoid relegation by scoring five goals in the last five matches, Neymar plans to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery.
The procedure will sideline him for about a month.
He remains focused on Brazil's World Cup roster, pursuing a fourth appearance next year.

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Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, the Brazilian forward for Santos, is close to signing a six-month extension ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
After helping the club avoid relegation by scoring five goals in the last five matches, Neymar plans to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery.
The procedure will sideline him for about a month.
He remains focused on Brazil's World Cup roster, pursuing a fourth appearance next year.