Brazilian superstar Neymar, currently playing for Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, is exploring the possibility of continuing his career in Major League Soccer (MLS).
According to ESPN sources, the 32-year-old striker is in preliminary discussions with three American League teams, including Chicago Fire FC.
However, it is worth noting that Inter Miami are not among the interested clubs, despite persistent rumors of a potential return with his former FC Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez.
Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano recently said that due to the limitations of the MLS salary cap rule, it would be “impossible” to incorporate the Brazilian into the current squad.
Since leaving Paris Saint-Germain in 2023 for a fee of $97.6 million, Neymar has encountered some difficult times with Al Hilal.
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A torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and subsequent hamstring injury limited his participation to just seven official matches, during which he scored just one goal.
Despite these physical setbacks, Neymar remains one of the most iconic figures in world Football.
His contract with Al Hilal runs until June 2025, but MLS could represent an opportunity to revitalize his career and bring him back to a top league.
-Over the past decade, MLS has grown in appeal to big-name players, providing a competitive environment with less media pressure compared to European leagues.
Although Chicago Fire FC has not commented on the situation, the addition of Neymar would be a significant blow for a team seeking media and sporting impact.
In addition, the Brazilian could find in MLS a more conducive setting to regain his best physical shape and continue to develop his legacy.
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Neymar is Brazil’s all-time top scorer with 79 goals in 128 matches, and at club level he has collected titles with Santos, Barcelona and PSG, including the UEFA Champions League and several domestic championships. .
While Neymar appears to be exploring options outside of Florida, sources in Brazil are not taking it for granted that his ultimate goal is to reunite with Messi and Suárez at Inter Miami.
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