Neymar's World Cup Vow: Knee Surgery, Santos Talks, and Ancelotti's Call

Neymar Jr. BioSnap a weekly updated Biography. Neymar Jr just underwent successful knee surgery on Monday for a medial meniscus injury performed by Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar after Santos confirmed the procedure went smoothly and hell start rehab right away. Goal reports hes racing to full fitness for the 2026 World Cup in North America where he made a bold onstage promise to fans while performing with singer Thiaguinho saying you can hold me accountable if we reach the final Ill score and pleading with new Selecao boss Carlo Ancelotti to pick him. Ancelotti told reporters hes open to including Neymar but it depends on form after the March friendlies with no guarantees yet since the squad finalizes in May. Santos president Marcelo Teixeira revealed to ESPN theyre in advanced talks for a six month contract extension beyond his expiring deal with Neymar prioritizing the club over interest from Inter Miami and others despite a mixed injury hit year where he still bagged four goals in his last three games to help avoid relegation finishing 12th in Serie A. World Soccer Talk notes hell likely miss Santos early 2026 season games meaning limited action before Brazils March friendlies but FanCode highlighted his key recovery step on December 24 pushing for World Cup readiness. On social media Tribuna spotted him sparking Barcelona nostalgia with throwback posts amid downtime though nothing major since. No public appearances popped up but whispers of his Santos loyalty could shape his legacy as he eyes a fourth World Cup at 33 with all eyes on that Ancelotti call. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.