The future of Neymar Jr. is once again making headlines—not for his dribbles or goals, but due to the growing uncertainty surrounding his stay at Santos FC, the club where his professional career began. With his contract set to expire on June 30, the 33-year-old forward has yet to decide his next move, although his inner circle has provided strong clues.

In recent statements, Neymar Santos Sr., the player’s father and agent, confirmed that they are doing “everything possible” to reach a renewal agreement with the Brazilian club. “We want him to stay. We received offers from other teams, but we’ve turned them down because we believe he needs more time to fully recover from his injuries,” said the father of the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star.

Neymar’s return to Santos in February sparked excitement, but that quickly faded due to constant injury setbacks. In the Brazilian league, he has played only four matches without scoring, and in the São Paulo state championship, he appeared in seven games and netted three goals. Most recently, he was sent off in a match against Botafogo after attempting to score with his hand, receiving a second yellow card in the 75th minute.

Neymar’s Father Hints at What Could Be Next for the Brazilian Star

Despite criticism for his appearances at off-field events—such as Rio’s Carnival and the Kings League—during recovery periods, Neymar’s camp insists his focus remains on regaining top form. His father even hinted that, if a renewal with Santos does not happen, a move elsewhere is on the table. “There are other offers, but the goal is for him to be somewhere where he gets the support he needs to return to his best,” he explained.

Neymar’s previous stint at Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia was also plagued by injuries; he only played seven matches in 17 months due to a severe knee injury. Now, with the Brazilian league underway and his contract expiration approaching fast, time is running out.

Santos’ next match against Fortaleza could be Neymar’s final appearance for the club that launched his career. However, due to the red card in his last match, he will likely face suspension, putting his farewell in doubt. While the uncertainty continues, one thing is clear: Neymar hasn’t written the final chapter of his football story yet.