Neymar reveals potential retirement date and outlines next step

Brazilian star Neymar has revealed a potential timeline for ending his football career, hinting that he may retire in 2030 due to ongoing struggles with injuries, particularly issues with his left knee that have plagued him for a long time.

Neymar's comments came during his appearance in a live broadcast to discuss the Kings League in Brazil on Monday, alongside Brazilian content creator Chris Guedes, where he said: "I wanted to participate in the Kings League, and I will do so in 2030."

Guedes questioned whether Neymar plans to retire this year, just four years later, suggesting he could continue for another five or six years, but the Santos forward responded with a tone that seemed affected: "No, that's not the case... If you had the same knee I have, you would understand."

Neymar is suffering from recurring issues with his left knee, for which he underwent surgery last December. This raises questions about his ability to continue playing for additional years, despite not announcing a definitive retirement date.

Neymar returned to Santos in 2025 after professional stints with FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Al Hilal. However, he has struggled with recurring injuries and suspensions since his return, which has limited his appearances with the Brazilian team.