Neymar Santos Sr., father of Brazilian football star Neymar, has been named chief executive officer of Santos FC, the club announced on Friday. The appointment places him in charge of the club's strategic direction.
Santos, one of Brazil's most historic clubs and Neymar's former team, confirmed the move in a statement. Neymar Sr. has long been involved in his son's career management and now takes a formal leadership role at the São Paulo-based club.
The decision comes as Santos seeks to stabilize its operations and return to competitive prominence in Brazilian and South American football.
