Neymar, star of Santos, successfully underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee this Monday to correct a meniscus injury, another intervention on a joint that has caused him multiple problems in recent years. The procedure was performed without complications and the player is already preparing to begin his recovery process.

Successful surgery for Neymar in Belo Horizonte

The former FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) player underwent surgery at the Mater Dei Nova Lima private hospital in Belo Horizonte, in an operation led by Dr. Rodrigo Lasmar, the Brazilian national team's regular physician.

“The surgery was a success and the player is doing well,” Santos reported in a brief statement. The club detailed that the number 10 will be discharged from the hospital this Monday and will immediately begin rehabilitation, which will keep him off the field for at least a month.

Neymar defines his contractual future with Santos

While his recovery progresses, Neymar must also resolve his contractual situation, as his contract with Santos ends on December 31. According to the local press, negotiations between the player and the club's management remain open, and the club hopes to secure a contract extension at least until the 2026 World Cup. Neymar's return to the team where he developed, at the beginning of this year, generated great sporting and media expectations, despite injuries limiting his playing time. The 2026 World Cup, Neymar's main objective. The 2026 World Cup, to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is Neymar's main sporting objective. Although he has not yet been called up by the current Brazilian coach, Carlo Ancelotti, who took over in May of this year, the striker is confident of making the final squad. The former Al-Hilal player has suffered numerous injuries this season, preventing him from playing regularly.But he remains convinced that he will be part of the Italian coach's World Cup project.

Direct message to Ancelotti and commitment to Brazil

Last Saturday, during a concert in Sao Paulo, Neymar publicly reaffirmed his ambition with the Brazilian national team. "They will do everything possible and impossible" to win Brazil's sixth World Cup title, the striker expressed.

"In July, you can collect from me. Hello, Ancelotti, help us!" he added, in a message that quickly went viral on social media.

Neymar's performance since his return to Santos

Since his return to Santos last January, Neymar has played 28 matches, with a record of 11 goals and 4 assists. Beyond the numbers, he was a key player in the final stretch of the season, when the team managed to avoid relegation to the second division, which had seemed inevitable. Now, the Brazilian star's challenge will be to recover physically, define his future, and return to regular competition, with his sights set on extending his career and fulfilling his dream of playing in one last World Cup with Brazil.