Brazilian club Santos FC have reportedly appointed Neymar’s father and agent, Neymar Sr., as their new chief executive officer (CEO) in a move to strengthen the club’s management.
Neymar Sr. has played a key role in his son’s career and founded NR Sports, the agency that manages the Santos forward’s name and image rights.
According to Brazilian media reports, his contract runs until December, with the possibility of an extension if Santos’ president, Marcelo Teixeira, is re-elected next month.
Santos are ninth in the Brazilian Serie A standings, with 47 points from 34 matches.
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Announcing the appointment, Santos president Teixeira expressed confidence in Neymar Sr.’s experience and ability to help strengthen the club’s management.
“We have been working daily to find solutions and alternatives to improve Santos’s situation and strengthen our management,” Teixeira said.
The arrival of Neymar Sr. as the new CEO represents one more step in this process. I am confident that, with his experience and knowledge, we will be able to move forward even further and, together, build an ever-stronger club.”
Former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar returned to his boyhood club Santos in 2025 after spells in Europe and Saudi Arabia.
Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, with 80 goals in 130 appearances, Neymar has been central to Santos’s efforts to rebuild their standing in Brazilian football.
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