Dhaka, June 25 -- Neymar has signed a new deal to stay with Brazilian club Santos until the end of December 2025.

The 33-year-old forward rejoined his boyhood club in January but has struggled with injuries since his return. His initial contract was set to expire next week, but both Neymar and Santos announced the extension on Tuesday.

"I extended my contract with Santos. I went, I came back and I stay where it all began and where it will never end," Neymar said in a video posted on his social media.

The parties did not clarify why the extension only runs until the end of 2025 rather than mid-2026, which some expected, considering Brazil's preparations for the next World Cup. Earlier this month, new Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti indicat...