Santos president Marcelo Teixeira is confident Neymar will remain at the club at least until the 2026 World Cup.

Neymar’s first club, Santos, could be his last, but don’t rule out a late resurgence from the ex-Barcelona and PSG forward—his career for Brazil is not over, either.

Neymar has confirmed he will sign what is expected to be a short-term contract with his boyhood club, Santos, as the Brazil striker aims to recharge his career ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

After years of Neymar's career going wayward, a move to Santos could put him back on track, and keep Brazil's 2026 World Cup hopes alive.

Neymar announced Thursday he was returning to Brazilian club Santos, where he started his career, after ending his injury-plagued spell with Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal.- Pele's heir - At the start of his career he was cast as the heir to Pele.

For the first time in 12 years, Neymar is celebrating his birthday at Santos as he officially made his return to the boyhood club after leaving Al Hilal on mutual agreement with the Saudi Pro League club.

Neymar Jr. arrived at Santos FC just a few days ago, but he is already prepared to make his debut with the team. Head coach Pedro Caixinha has revealed the date on which the Brazilian forward is expected to play his first match.

Santos' president wants Neymar to stay in Brazil until the 2026 World Cup despite the star eyeing a move back to Europe in the summer.