By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Brazil forward Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior said he is “living year to year” as he considers retirement at the end of the season.
Neymar (34) who joined boyhood club Santos last year from Saudi side Al-Hilal, has faced injuries in recent seasons.
In December, He underwent successful surgery on his knee by the Brazilian national team’s doctor Rodrigo Lasmar.
“An arthroscopy was performed to treat a medial meniscus injury. The surgery was a success, and the athlete is doing well,” Santos said at the time.
Neymar hopes to play in the World Cup for his country this summer.
“I don’t know what will happen from now on, I don’t know about next year,” he told Brazilian online channel Caze. It may be that when December comes, I’ll want to retire. I’m living year to year now.”
Neymar is the all-time leading scorer for Brazil, with 79 goals – two more than the legendary Pele.
However, he last featured for the national team in October 2023 and admitted it was a “huge challenge” to force his way into Carlo Ancelotti’s World Cup squad.