The 34-year-old, who renewed his contract with his boyhood club Santos last month, said he is taking things year by year and did not rule out retirement at the end of the calendar year. Neymar returned to Santos in January 2025 and played a key role in helping the team stay in Brazil\u2019s top flight. He scored five goals in the last five matches of the season, which helped the club avoid relegation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Yet, despite rediscovering form at home, the forward remains uncertain about what lies ahead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI don't know what will happen from now on, I don't know about next year,\u201d Neymar told Brazilian online channel Caze on Friday. \u201cIt may be that when December comes, I'll want to retire. I'm living year to year now.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
His candid remarks come at a crucial juncture. \u201cThis year is a very important year, not only for Santos, but also for the Brazilian national team, as it's a World Cup year, and for me too,\u201d Neymar said, underlining the significance of the months ahead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI don't know what will happen from now on, I don't know about next year,\u201d Neymar told Brazilian online channel Caze on Friday. \u201cIt may be that when December comes, I'll want to retire. I'm living year to year now.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has repeatedly stated over the past year that only fully fit players will be considered for selection for the 2026 World Cup, which is set to take place from June 11 to July 19 in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.<\/p>\r\n\r\n