Neymar Undergoes Successful Surgery on Meniscus Injury

Neymar has undergone a successful operation on his left knee to repair a damaged meniscus, his club Santos confirmed on Monday.

The 33-year-old endured a difficult season with Santos, playing through the injury to help the club avoid relegation from Brazil’s top flight. Brazil’s national team doctor performed the arthroscopic surgery, having previously operated on Neymar for a foot fracture as well as the ruptured anterior cruciate ligament he sustained against Uruguay in October 2023.

Neymar is expected to require a recovery period of around a month. His Santos contract expires at the end of the year, although he is in discussions with the club regarding a new deal.

The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward has not represented Brazil for more than two years, but he hopes to regain fitness and feature in coach Carlo Ancelotti’s plans for the 2026 World Cup.

Neymar remains Brazil’s record goalscorer, with 79 goals from 128 international appearances.