Brazil striker Neymar, who prolonged his contract together with his boyhood membership Santos final month, stated that he could retire by the tip of the yr.
The 34-year-old ahead returned to Santos in January 2025 and performed a key position of their survival within the Brazilian high flight, scoring 5 occasions of their final 5 matches.
However Neymar, who has struggled with accidents in current seasons, stays uncertain for participation on the World Cup this yr.
“I don’t know what is going to occur any more, I don’t find out about subsequent yr,” he advised Brazilian on-line channel Caze on Friday. “It could be that when December comes, I’ll wish to retire. I’m residing yr to yr now.
“This yr is a vital yr, not just for Santos, but additionally for the Brazilian nationwide workforce, because it’s a World Cup yr, and for me too.”
Neymar, who lately underwent profitable knee surgical procedure, has scored 79 targets for Brazil, the very best by any participant, however he has not featured for the nationwide aspect since October 2023.
Brazil supervisor Carlo Ancelotti has made it clear over the previous yr that he’ll solely embrace gamers who’re absolutely match for the World Cup, scheduled to happen from June 11 to July 19 in Canada, Mexico, and america.
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