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Robinho Jr notifies Santos of Neymar’s aggression and considers termination

Robinho Jr. e Neymar - Raul Baretta/Santos FC
Photo: Robinho Jr. e Neymar - Raul Baretta/Santos FC

The defense of attacker Robinho Jr sent an extrajudicial notification to Santos this Monday to demand formal action regarding a disagreement with Neymar. The document reports physical and verbal attacks that allegedly occurred during Sunday’s activity at CT Rei Pelé. The young athlete claims to have been hit in the face and tripped after an argument with the number 10. The situation led to a request for contract termination on the grounds of lack of safety in the work environment.

The case takes place at a time of transition in the Santos football department. Embora the disagreement was initially treated as resolved internally, the severity of the terms contained in the notification changes the status of the episode. Neymar, who plays a leadership and mentoring role over the younger players on the squad, reportedly apologized in the locker room shortly after the incident. Contudo, Robinho Jr representatives opted for the legal route to guarantee the player’s rights and officially record the facts.

Notificação extrajudicial details attacks in CT Rei Pelé

The legal document presented by Robinho Jr’s representatives lists three specific acts attributed to Neymar. Segundo the report, the Santos star made direct insults before going for aggressive physical contact. The defense claims that the slap given to the young man’s face was violent, in addition to citing a fall caused by an intentional trip during the tactical movement.

The legal document seeks to establish that there was not just a common training disagreement, but an excess that harms the physical integrity of the subordinate athlete. Santos, to date, has not officially commented on the content of the accusations. The climate in the CT, which was one of preparation for the next commitments, is now one of uncertainty regarding the permanence of the base’s promise.

Defesa of Robinho Jr demands images and considers termination

The athlete’s lawyers were incisive in the demands sent to Departamento Jurídico from Santos to prevent the case from being ignored by the board. The strategy focuses on obtaining material evidence produced by the club itself during Sunday’s activity.

  • Abertura immediate internal investigation to investigate what happened.
  • Entrega from recordings from security cameras and the training’s technical monitoring system.
  • Posicionamento from the institution regarding the disciplinary measures adopted.
  • Reunião emergency to discuss the termination of the player’s contractual relationship.

The allegation of “absence of minimum safety conditions” is the central point to support a request for indirect termination. If Caso the club does not provide a satisfactory response or refuses to collaborate in sending the images, the Robinho Jr staff signals that they will take the dispute to the Justiça instances of Trabalho.

Relação of proximity between players would have suffered rupture

Neymar had been seen as a godfather to Robinho Jr since his return to Vila Belmiro this 2026 season. The relationship between the two was described by club officials as cordial and mutual learning, with the veteran guiding the youngster in technical aspects. The shock generated by the accusation of aggression surprised part of the coaching staff, who witnessed Neymar’s apology in the locker room immediately after training.

Fontes linked to the club indicate that the number 10 was irritated by a stronger entry during work on a reduced field. The trigger would have been a sequence of provocations that culminated in a physical reaction. Santos tries to act as a mediator to avoid the loss of an important base asset and, at the same time, manage the image crisis of its main star.

Impacto on Santos planning for the season

Mesmo With the ongoing legal imbroglio, both players appeared on the club’s recent lists for upcoming professional commitments. The football coach and board need to decide whether to remove those involved or maintain the normal schedule while the investigation is carried out. The presence of Neymar as a starter is considered fundamental to the year’s sporting goals, which puts management in an ethical and contractual dilemma.

The football market is closely watching the development of the crisis, as Robinho Jr is monitored by European clubs. A contract termination would now allow the young man to sign with any other team without paying a fine to Santos. On the other hand, preserving Neymar’s image is a priority for the club’s sponsors, who invest heavily in maintaining the star at Brasil.

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