Neymar Considered Retirement During Injury Spells At Santos – Father Reveals

Neymar Jr’s father has reportedly revealed that his son contemplated on retirement during ‘exhaustive’ injury struggles at Santos.

Neymar’s contract with Saudi Pro League team Al-Hilal was terminated due to knee ligament injuries, and he has since experienced more fitness problems at Santos.

Neymar, 33, began to wonder if it was worth subjecting his body and mental state to such pain as he seemed unable to stay away from the treatment table for extended periods of time.

But in an effort to keep Santos out of relegation danger in 2025, he had to play despite agony.

With 79 international goals under his belt, Brazil’s all-time top scorer is also holding onto the hope of playing for the national team in the 2026 World Cup.

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A rehabilitation program is being developed, and any preparations to hang up boots for the last time have been postponed for the time being.

Neymar Snr. Reveals Son’s Most Recent Surgery

According to Goal, the South American superstar’s father spoke to the Rafa Tecla T concerning the news leak about Neymar’s most recent surgery, which was revealed to the public that he would be forced under the knife before Neymar himself had been notified.

“You only put him in when you truly have peace of mind.

“Just like now. He had a meniscus injury. The press leaked it before we even talked to him, and his head just went to zero.

“For a moment, I couldn’t save my son’s mental state. It hits him hard — people saying Neymar won’t play again this year. His mind just collapses.”

He went on to say of Neymar having to be talked out of calling it quits: “When I get home, I go to my son’s place and ask: ‘Son, what’s up? How are you?’

“He looks at me and says: ‘I can’t take it anymore, man. Let’s do the surgery. Dad… I don’t even know if it’s worth operating. For me, that’s it’.