Neymar considers retirement after injury setbacks
Former Brazil captain Neymar has revealed he is contemplating retirement at the end of the year after a series of injuries. The ex-Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star recently returned to his boyhood club Santos. Neymar has struggled with fitness, missing the start of the Brazilian season after knee surgery. He remains uncertain about his future, saying he is now taking things year by year.
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- Neymar returned to Santos in January 2025 after playing for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia.
- He extended his contract with Santos until the end of 2026 but missed the start of the season after knee surgery in late December.
- He made his comeback as a substitute in a São Paulo championship match on February 16, 11 days after his 34th birthday.
- Neymar has not played for Brazil since October 2023 due to a knee injury.
- He stated that this year is significant for both Santos and the Brazilian national team, calling it a "huge challenge."
