While the forward’s international future has been the subject of plenty of speculation, Ancelotti has now provided a much clearer picture of what comes next for the Selecao as preparations for the next cycle begin.

With the operation started by his agency NR Sports, Neymar is reportedly set to reunite with his Brazil teammate Philippe Coutinho at Santos in a three-month deal.

While including Raphinha and leaving Neymar and Casemiro out, head coach Carlo Ancelotti has dropped a total of 15 players from his 2026 World Cup squad for the upcoming international window.

Neymar ripped Vila Belmiro's groundskeeper on Instagram after suffering a thigh injury in Santos' Copa do Brasil elimination to Palmeiras.

With his move to Manchester City, ENzo Fernandez surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo in total career transfer fees generated, but still trails Neymar's record at the top.

With the Palmeiras' Copa do Brasil clash looming, Neymar hit back to the criticism claiming he only features against small teams with Santos.

In a bid to strengthen the squad and avoid relegation, the agency led by Neymar and his family NR Sports has helped Santos lift a transfer ban with a huge funds injection.

After Thiago Mendes denied him a handshake, Neymar issued a harsh response to the midfielder: "He's a nobody."

Former Brazil player Felipe Melo claimed that Neymar could reunite with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez at Inter Miami.

After missing the last game where the club dropped to the relegation zone, Neymar's discipline and yellow card tally has started to raise concern at Santos.

With Real Madrid announcing his official signing, the reported fee of €140 million positions Yan Diomande among the most expensive transfers in soccer history alongside Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.

Following Santos' qualification to the next round in the Copa do Brasil, Remo president accused Neymar of being a "punk" following the post-match turmoil.

As speculation continues to grow, the former Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Al-Hilal star has offered another glimpse into his mindset without providing the definitive answer many fans were hoping to hear.

Neymar received a special tribute at Santos stadium with a bust and a statue, now turning alongside Pele as the two players to have specific tribute areas in the museum.

Following his latest announcement, discussions have emerged over how one of the nation's greatest players could be honored after bringing an extraordinary international career to an end.