The former Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona forward, who turned 34 earlier this month, spoke candidly about his uncertain future in an interview with CazeTV via UOL. The Santos attacker, whose contract expires this year, described 2026 as crucial for both his club and the national team. Neymar made his return to Santos, the club where he first emerged as a teenage sensation, back in 2024. "I know a lot of people talk nonsense and don't know what it's like day-to-day, but I have to endure it. The forward added that his future would ultimately be guided by his heart, taking things one day at a time.

Source: BBC February 20, 2026 17:46 UTC