Neymar's father named PDG of Santos

Neymar's father has become the new PDG of Santos. The news is reported by Foot Mercato, which states that the businessman was officially appointed to the position this Friday, following an agreement signed the same day.

Appointment confirmed by several media outlets

Spanish daily Mundo Deportivo also mentions this appointment, headlining that Neymar's father is the club's new executive director. Meanwhile, AS talks about his arrival as CEO. Italian site TuttoMercatoWeb describes a revolution in the club's management and highlights the opening of a new chapter in the relationship between the Neymar family and Santos.

Growing involvement

Foot Mercato indicates that this appointment marks a new step in Neymar's father's involvement with the Brazilian club. Spanish and Italian media all confirm the change at the head of the club's management, without providing further details on the terms of this transition. This arrival follows the close ties between the Neymar family and the São Paulo club, as TuttoMercatoWeb notes. No further details have been provided on the exact responsibilities of the new executive or the length of his term.