Santos initiate talks with Neymar over contract extension: Report
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Neymar has scored four goals in the last two games.
Santi Aouna claims that Santos have begun preliminary discussions on a new deal with Neymar and his team. Neymar wants to play one more season at Santos. Discussions have started and are anticipated to conclude shortly.
In the penultimate round of the Brazilian top division league, Brasileirão, Santos defeated Juventude 3-0 on Wednesday thanks to three goals from Neymar. Santos‘ prospects of escaping relegation to the second division increased as a result of the victory.
Despite having a knee injury, Neymar displayed his ability in the second half by scoring three goals in 17 minutes. His hat-trick aided his team to a 3-0 win and moved them to safety from the relegation zone.
Santos are now 14th in the table and are set to play the last game of the season to conclude the campaign. However, the major discussion has been surrounding Neymar’s future at the club as his deal will expire at the end of the year.
However, a recent report seems to have dismissed that he could leave the club. It claims Santos have begun contract talks with the former FC Barcelona forward.
The Brazilian star Neymar speaks about his future
Moreover, following yesterday’s game, Neymar affirmed his commitment to Santos and revealed that he prioritises Santos.
“My priority always goes to Santos.”
His performance in the last two matches has given his team a major lifeline in the league as they hope to avoid relegation to the second division.
Despite his return to Brazil, the 33-year-old was barely available due to injuries. This time, he is even playing with a knee injury after also ignoring medical staff advice to rest.
In the last three games, Neymar has contributed five goals and one assist, helping Peixe gain seven points and move up to 14th place in the standings. In their final game of the season, they host Cruzeiro on Sunday.
When is Neymar’s contract expiring?
His contract is set to expire at the end of the year.
How many goals has he scored in the league?
He has eight goals in 19 matches.
How many goals did he score against Juventude?
A hat-trick of goals.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.