Neymar Returns From Injury But Remains Unsure On Santos Future: 'Don't Know...'
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Neymar's contract with Santos reportedly runs until 30 June, but the Brazilian star is unsure if he will stay longer.
Neymar returned to action on Thursday after over a month out with a thigh injury. However, he was unable to prevent Santos from being eliminated from the Copa do Brasil, losing 5-4 in a penalty shootout against CRB.
The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward has suffered a series of injuries, leaving the pitch in tears last month after his second significant injury of the year.
The 31-year-old rejoined his boyhood club Santos after a spell at Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal. According to media reports, his contract with Santos runs until 30 June.
When asked if he would extend his stay at Santos, Neymar was non-committal, telling Amazon Prime: 'I don't know yet."
Santos are currently second from bottom in the league, having lost six of their first nine matches of the 2025 season.
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