Neymar: I'm Not Thinking About Retirement
Short overview
Neymar says he is not considering retirement and remains focused on his contract with Santos until December. After that, he will evaluate his options, including staying, leaving, or continuing to play.
Brazilian forward Neymar has dismissed speculation about retirement, stating he is fully focused on his current commitments.
“I’m NOT thinking about retirement,” Neymar said. “I’m under contract at Santos until December, I want to do my best for the club. After that, I will consider my options.”
The player added that his future remains open: “Stay, leave, retire, keep playing… I don’t know! There’s still time until December. We’ll see.”
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