Santos appoint Neymar Sr. as new CEO

Brazilian football club Santos have appointed Neymar’s father and agent, Neymar Sr., as their new chief executive officer, giving him a significant position in the club’s management.

The appointment was confirmed on Friday by club president Marcelo Teixeira, who believes Neymar Sr.’s experience and business knowledge will help strengthen the organisation and improve its current situation.

Neymar Sr. is already a major figure in his son’s professional career. He founded NR Sports, an agency responsible for managing the commercial rights to Neymar’s name and image.

His initial contract is reportedly set to run until December. However, he could remain in the position if Teixeira wins re-election in next month’s presidential vote.

Teixeira said the club had been working on improving its administrative structure and addressing its ongoing challenges. He expressed confidence that Neymar Sr.’s arrival would contribute to building a stronger organisation.

Santos are currently ninth in the Brazilian Serie A standings, collecting 47 points from 34 matches as they aim to improve their position.

The appointment comes as Neymar continues his journey with his boyhood club, having returned to Santos in 2025 after representing Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.

The Brazilian forward remains his country’s all-time leading international goalscorer, with 80 goals in 130 appearances. However, questions remain over his future with the national team after he previously made comments suggesting he no longer intended to represent Brazil.