Neymar sets 2030 retirement date and plans Kings League move

Neymar says he plans to play until 2030 and then move to Kings League, despite ongoing left knee issues that have limited his appearances at Santos.

Neymar has revealed his retirement timeline during a live exchange with Brazilian content creator Cris Guedes on Kings League Brazil's commentary. The 34-year-old, who turns 35 on February 5, stated he intends to play until 2030 before transitioning to Kings League.

When Guedes questioned whether he was retiring in 2030, Neymar clarified he still has several years left, though he acknowledged his chronic left knee problems make his situation unique. "If you had the same knee as me, you would understand," he said.

Neymar returned to Santos, his boyhood club, in 2025 after spells at Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Saudi Arabia. However, he has played sparingly in recent weeks, appearing in only three matches over the past month—scoring twice against Flamengo in one period, playing a full match against Fluminense, and appearing for one period against Bahia.

His knee was operated on again in December, adding to a long history of physical setbacks that have plagued his career.