All the fuss started last year. At that time, the Monaco club turned to FIFA, accusing Santos of failing to pay the last 2 million euros installment on time for the acquisition of Brazilian midfielder Jean Lucas.
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In May 2025, FIFA decided that Santos must pay the remaining debt and 32,876 euros in interest within 45 days. Failure to do so would result in the club being banned from registering new players both in Brazil and internationally until the full amount was paid.
The maximum duration of such a ban could last for three consecutive player registration periods.
However, this block ended. NR Sports provided the club with the necessary funds, so the ban was lifted. The company itself is a Brazilian sports marketing firm founded by Neymar’s parents. It has managed the footballer’s career from the very beginning.
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Santos has fully settled the debt and can operate in the player market again,” the club announced.
34-year-old Neymar returned to his childhood club Santos in January 2025. Last season, he helped the team avoid relegation to a lower division, and in the 2026 World Cup, he represented the Brazilian national team.
This season, Santos has won six out of 23 Brazilian Championship matches and currently ranks 14th in the tournament table.
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