{"id":11752,"date":"2026-11-07T11:16:01","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T11:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/07\/neymars-father-named-santos-new-ceo-businessday-ng-2\/"},"modified":"2026-11-07T11:16:01","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T11:16:01","slug":"neymars-father-named-santos-new-ceo-businessday-ng-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/07\/neymars-father-named-santos-new-ceo-businessday-ng-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Neymar\u2019s father named Santos new CEO – Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brazilian club Santos FC<\/a> have reportedly appointed Neymar\u2019s father and agent, Neymar Sr., as their new chief executive officer (CEO) in a move to strengthen the club\u2019s management.\n<\/p>\n

Neymar Sr. has played a key role in his son\u2019s career and founded NR Sports, the agency that manages the Santos forward\u2019s name and image rights.\n<\/p>\n

According to Brazilian media reports, his contract runs until December, with the possibility of an extension if Santos\u2019 president, Marcelo Teixeira, is re-elected next month.\n<\/p>\n

Santos are ninth in the Brazilian Serie A standings, with 47 points from 34 matches.\n<\/p>\n

Read Also: Neymar faces jail term for corruption, fraud charges on transfer to Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n

Announcing the appointment, Santos president Teixeira expressed confidence in Neymar Sr.\u2019s experience and ability to help strengthen the club\u2019s management.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have been working daily to find solutions and alternatives to improve Santos\u2019s situation and strengthen our management,\u201d Teixeira said.\n<\/p>\n

The arrival of Neymar Sr. as the new CEO represents one more step in this process. I am confident that, with his experience and knowledge, we will be able to move forward even further and, together, build an ever-stronger club.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

Former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar returned to his boyhood club Santos in 2025 after spells in Europe and Saudi Arabia.\n<\/p>\n

Brazil\u2019s all-time leading scorer, with 80 goals in 130 appearances, Neymar has been central to Santos\u2019s efforts to rebuild their standing in Brazilian football.<\/p>\n

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Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA\/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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